The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and replacing filters and performing minor preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment on all client sites to maintain efficiency and mechanical integrity of HVAC units. This position is well-suited for graduates of a college or other post-secondary programs in HVAC studies. Minimum G3 Gas License required, G2 preferred.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

All routine maintenance and inspection regardless of size of location of the mechanical equipment being inspected or maintained, where this work is done as a periodic routine service inspection maintenance procedure by the employer, limited to:

• Filter Changing and maintenance thereof
• All oil and greasing
• All belt adjusting or replacement
• Cleaning of cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes and water treatment
• Delivery of parts and equipment
• General housekeeping
• In the area where a problem exists with non-union competition, the assignment of Maintenance Mechanics duties may be adjusted to meet local conditions in agreement with the Local Union Business Manager
• Cleaning, repairing and routine maintenance of solar energy equipment
• Helper for service and maintenance Journeymen and Apprentices, as long as the Apprentices are fully employed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• HVAC tools, materials, and safe work practices.
• Types of air filters.

SKILLS

 Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
• Maintaining HVAC equipment.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Manage the budget within assigned department.

EDUCATION

Minimum G3 Gas fitter certification is required

Must be a member of UA787

Technician III is responsible for operating the facility including, but not limited to mechanical other supporting systems; performing structured inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services on facility mechanical equipment and other systems. The Technician III is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshooting

•    Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment, and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.

Maintenance

• Performs work in accordance with established processes and practices.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
• Performs regular facility, mechanical and other equipment and systems monitoring inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained.
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and other systems.
• Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs for mechanical, electrical, and other equipment system monitoring and inspection.
• Operates facility mechanical and other systems
• Manages work order life cycle progressing the work form dispatched through to completion and records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response, and all other requirements
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documents are maintained.

Client Relations

• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services delivered.

Administration

• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and any other applicable requirements. 
• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma plus trades training and/or certification or licensing.
• Minimum 3 years experience providing preventive and corrective maintenance on heating ventilation and air conditions systems, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Sound knowledge of processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair (as per applicable qualifications) mechanical and other building systems and equipment
• Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Knowledge and understanding of HVAC Systems 
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
• Mentoring skills required to support lower level technician’s development
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
• Must strictly adhere to Health and Safety policies including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be capable of obtaining appropriate security clearance
• Hold a valid driver's license

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation (one of the following bullet points)

• Building Operator Certification or equivalent through an accredited institution required
• Provincial HVAC or apprentice license (ex: Gasfitter I & II license  refrigeration license, etc.)

The Project Administrator is accountable for the delivery of project sub-components and non-technical projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

For the assigned non-technical projects and project sub-components:

·       Supports the delivery of projects through effective coordination and delivery of assigned sub components within overall projects.

·       Assists in the preparation and execution of vendor proposal requests, bid calls, and contract preparation / award.

·       Delivers non-technical projects (i.e. furniture installation, furniture reconfiguration, office space construction, office painting and re-carpeting, etc.).

·       Researches and liaises with vendors to obtain quotes. Provides recommendation on preferred vendor.

·       Develops cost estimates for assigned non-technical projects.

·       Determines and prepares resource requirements.

·       Develops schedules and monitors progress against timelines. 

·       Develops and maintains effective relationships with vendors.  Monitors work progress to ensure completion.

·       Ensures assigned project sub-components and non-technical projects are delivered on-time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements.

Client Relationship Management

·       Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients. 

·       Accountable for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.

·       Escalates issues as needed.

Project Administration

·       May perform project administration duties.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

·       3 to 5 years of project administration work experience or administrative work experience with a Community college diploma or equivalent training.

·       Administrative, coordination and organizational skills – administrative and organizational skills along with related administrative and coordination work experience.

·       Project coordination – project coordination abilities along with proven experience in coordinating the end-to-end delivery of project sub-components.

·       Non-technical project delivery – proven ability to deliver non-technical projects.

·       Proposal and Contracts – Familiar with industry vendor acquisition practices and contract forms and preparation.

·       Cost estimation – proven ability and experience in preparing cost estimates.

·       Project scheduling – proven ability and experience in creating project schedules and determining resource requirements.

·       Vendor coordination – proven ability and experience in coordinating vendor work and ensuring work completion.

·       Communication –effective communication and influencing skills.

·       Computer proficiency – proficient in and experience with MS Office suite of applications along with proven ability to quickly learn new applications. 

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

§  Demonstrates an interest in pursuing Project Management Institute Accreditation.

• Data Entry - Obtain from various sources such as design drawings, emails, excel documents etc and enter dates, scope, descriptions, costs, quantities etc. into various Program Management Tracking Tools (Master Trackers)
• Create complex formulas in Excel to facilitate the management and update of Tracking Tools, Budget Estimates, Spend Projections, RFQ Evaluations, Reporting and other documents as requested.
• Identifies opportunities to maximize data usage, applying modeling and optimization methods to develop new strategies and improve Program Management Tools.
• Identifies and troubleshoots any issues or anomalies related to various Program Management Tracking Tools and Reports.
• Responsible for ensuring Program Management Tracking Tools, graphs, pivots and other documents are functional, updated, relevant, customized and available for team use ongoingly.
• With inputs from the Program Management Team, defines data requirements and gathers and validates information, using judgment and statistical tests.
• Develops data structures and pipelines to organize, collect, cleanse, and standardize data in order to generate insights and addresses reporting needs

Administration & Coordination

• Performs administrative and coordination activities throughout the Program Life cycle such as requesting and preparing documents for quotes, PO’s, lien searches, Form 9s, invoices etc. Reviews information obtained, identifies issues, proposes solutions, and works with various stakeholders to rectify.
• Performs other administrative and coordination activities as requested by the Program Management Team.
• Uploads, files, names and organizes documents and information to various company and client systems.
• Works with Program Management Team to identify, document and implement process improvements.
• Prepare & issue client Project Notifications via email