Temporary Mechanical Serviceperson- HVAC Needed In Eastern Canada - Up to $48.89/hr w/ Benefits

What You Will Get To Do
The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities (Building Services), the Mechanical Serviceperson is responsible for mechanical, HVAC and electrical services within the Community Services Department and other Town-owned facilities and parks.

The Successful Candidate will be required to:

• Maintain the Town of Whitby’s infrastructure and support equipment through, installation, service, operating, troubleshooting, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of Facility HVAC Air distribution systems, HVAC Piping and Pumps, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment, Central HVAC Equipment, Decentralized HVAC Equipment and Building Automation Systems.
• Provide equipment selection, sizing, installation of new and retrofit HVAC equipment including testing and balancing of related building systems.;
• Respond to preventative maintenance work orders, including equipment start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning;
• Perform on-call and after hours emergency response to maintenance and equipment repair requests.
• Read and prepare drawings, schematics and load calculations
• Perform technical infrastructure and equipment audits.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and procedures.
• Maintain mechanical services activity files and reports using a software tracking system;
• Periodically attend trade seminars/courses, safety awareness courses and software training and updates;
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Our Community Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member.  You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely.  You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding.  Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public.

You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas.  You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, evaluate them and make recommendations.

You are committed to working in and creating a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You are a clear communicator who is good at establishing clear directions, distributing workload among junior staff and trusting people to perform.

What You Bring To Our Team

• Minimum grade 12 education combined with the successful completion of a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics apprenticeship;
• Certification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)
• Gas Technician 1 Certificate and an Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate, or the ability to obtain:
• experience as a journeyperson;
• Working at Heights certification;
• Strong technical, research, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of WHIMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Refrigeration B52-99 and Natural Gas Code (B149.1-15);
• Knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety regulations;
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner;
• Knowledge of building automation including control wiring, operation, troubleshooting and installation;
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration including operation of ice rink refrigeration plants;
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• be familiar and proficient with mechanical services software applications;
• the ability to work independently, at times with minimal supervision, and as part of a team;
• A valid class G driver’s licence; and
• a valid criminal record checks to work with vulnerable individuals is required.

What We Offer You

• Salary: $39.07 - $48.89 per hour (Band B)
• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Posting Date:  Thursday, April 18, 2024

Union Affiliation: CUPE Full-Time
Hours:  Flex hours, including days, afternoons, and nights, forty (40) hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday.
Hybrid Work Model: Frontline

Intended Work Location  
Primary:  Operations Centre
Secondary: Town of Whitby owned buildings, Community Centres, Arenas, Parks, Marina, Fire Halls, and/or leased properties, as needed

Application Deadline:  Friday, May 3, 2024

Please quote reference number: 24-T008-98 in your application