Job Description

Job Number: J1022-1196

Job Title: HVAC Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Support Staff

Closing Date: November 3, 2022

Department: Facilities

Reporting Manager: Manager, Facilities Operations

Salary: $39.15/Hour

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa First Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College ranks #1 in Ontario and #2 in Canada for Research in 2020 in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 3 Colleges for Research for five straight years.

At Lambton College, we're proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you'll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

About the Position:

This is a full-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Manager, Facilities Operations, working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $39.15

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the College's mechanical systems are maintained and operating according to specification. The process includes completion of preventative maintenance procedures and equipment repairs including pumps, water systems, plumbing fixtures, heating/cooling components, BAS (Building Automation System) and other related mechanical devices in a multi-building environment.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Monitors the computerized BAS making necessary adjustments and or repairs to ensure that occupants have an environmentally sound and safe comfortable environment. Diagnoses problems, and effects repairs to College mechanical equipment such as chillers, air handling coils, motors, humidifiers, pumps, boilers, shafts, bearings, sheaves, air handling units, control valves, compressors, plumbing systems and fixtures as necessary.
• Performs scheduled maintenance to mechanical & plumbing systems by adding appropriate lubricants and or chemical additives, changing or washing filters, adjusting or replacing worn belts, in an effort to achieve minimum service interruptions and to maximize operating efficiencies. Guides and advises work study or EBAT students with tasks.
• Assists in the review and development of new operating procedures or the addition of new equipment to improve the efficiencies of HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) systems while maintaining an environmentally friendly environment. Reviews and recommends options/suppliers, and pricing/cost estimates for supervisor approval.
• Monitors HVAC contractor performance and conformance to specified work standards, and adherence to work schedules.
• Maintains and updates essential records and logs for plumbing inspections and/or any other regulating agency such as TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Trade certification - Journeyperson: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (maintained in good standing)
• Minimum of 5 years: Gas Technician I Certification (maintained in good standing)
• Minimum of 8 years experience working with heating and cooling principles as applied to a typical building environment
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of typical plumbing systems
• Experienced in commercial or institutional setting with computer controlled BAS

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. In support of a diverse and inclusive college community, Lambton College welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, Metis and Inuit persons, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.