Stationary Engineer 2nd Class
University of Waterloo
- Waterloo, ON
- $40.71 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supports strategic planning efforts addressing stewardship responsibilities and long-term sustainability of the University’s campus, facilities and infrastructure and maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of campus services and optimal investments in University-wide infrastructure.
- Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operation and monitoring the utility plants, building automation and fire systems
- Performs maintenance as required to keep equipment such as boilers, pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chillers and deionizers operating in a safe and efficient manner
- Inspection and maintenance of building HVAC, mechanical and plumbing system components
- Responds to emergency calls of various types such as fire alarms
- Determines appropriate course of action in maintenance and emergency situations
- Maintenance of satellite equipment and ammonia-based refrigeration units
- Creates reports of equipment conditions
- Requisitioning of materials
- In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.
- Provides training, instruction and work direction to others as required
- Coordinates the work of employees assigned to assist with tasks
- Performs the work of other trades as required to the limit of their skill and code requirements
- Must have a minimum of a grade 12 education and a Second Class Provincial Certificate
- Five (5) years recent experience as an Operating Engineer
- Experience is required in the operation and maintenance of oil and gas fired boilers, chillers, water softeners, air compressors and ammonia based refrigeration units and related auxiliary equipment
- Must be familiar with the operation of boiler control and building automation systems
- Must maintain a valid 'G' class driver's license
- Strong written and verbal communication skills