Job Description

Department: Facilities and Asset Management

Job Type: Continuing

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (
=1249 hrs/year)

Campus: Waterloo

Reports to: Manager, Facilities Operation

Employee Group: CUPE

Application Deadline: August 27th, 2023

Requisition ID: 6581

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a and , Laurier\'s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier\'s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Facilities Operation, under the direction of the HVAC/Mechanical lead hand, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of equipment and assisting the skilled trades.

Accountabilities:

• Respects and responds to direction given by the lead hand;
• Makes the lead hand aware of any damage noted to building equipment;
• Responds to trades related service calls as an initial response using the TMA work order system;
• Completes HVAC preventative maintenance coil cleaning;
• Cleans boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and shops on a regular basis;
• Completes services and PM\'s on mechanical and related equipment;
• Completes work orders with time and materials;
• Performs life safety regulatory inspections;
• Carries out repairs to HVAC/Mechanical equipment within trade license/capabilities;
• Understands and complies with all Departmental Policies and Procedures;
• Operates equipment in accordance with safe operating procedures and reports any required repairs and servicing to the lead hand immediately;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• Documented minimum 1-year experience and education in building HVAC, maintenance, equipment and repair;
• Demonstrated mechanical ability to perform minor repairs to equipment;
• Must possess a valid Class-G Ontario Driver\'s license;
• Must possess a Gas 3 Certification;
• Must possess Working at Heights and LOTO Certification.
• Computer literacy, Siemens Insight/Desigo BAS, TMA work order system, Outlook Email;
• Teamwork - ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision. Shares information with team members. Is collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees;
• Customer focused - responds promptly to customer needs. Uses customer information to improve service. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers;
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement;
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current;
• Respects diversity - treats others with respect. Is understanding of others. Avoids unnecessary conflict;
• Managing self - exhibits a strong sense of own capabilities. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and ethical conduct. Accepts ownership and accountability for own actions:
• Ability to communicate effectively with lead hand, co-workers and customers;

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort: heavy lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, climbing;
• Physical environment: Varying temperatures including excessive heat, noise, exposure to fumes, chemicals and solvents, dirty water including sewage waste products and possibly infectious or toxic environment. Working in cramped quarters;
• Sensory attention: Attention to detail when working with equipment;
• Mental stress: Medium;

Compensation:

Rate of Pay: $25.54 hour

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, continuing position. The normal hours of work are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (including 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break), Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours will be required, including evening and/or weekend work due to work volume. When possible, the manager will adjust the work schedule so that no more than 40 hours are worked in a week.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier\'s Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier\'s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

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