Mechanic - Millwright

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Job

Requisition :  Time Type:
Full time Employee Group:
Union Job Category:
Plant Operations
- Mechanical

Employment Type:

Permanent Department:
Facilities
- Stationary Engineers Hiring Range: $43.53 Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is October 1, 2026 at 11:59PM 2 positions available

Primary Purpose The Mechanic I – Millwright is assigned to the general maintenance of mechanical equipment such as HVAC units, pumps and piping systems, providing trade, job instruction and work direction to others as required. Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

Maintenance & Repairs Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used in campus heating and cooling applications. Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used to support centrally distributed or locally installed services in support of teaching and research.

Completes a wide variety of work including but not limited to the following tasks:

• replacement and alignment of pulleys, belts, shafts and couplings;
• balancing rotating equipment;
• sheet metal work on heating and cooling systems, welding, brazing, fabrication of parts by cutting, drilling, boring, lathe turning, milling;
• thermal insulation work;
• plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance.

Documents all maintenance activities as directed by the Supervisor.

Coordinate’s preventive and demand maintenance and discretionary work assignments with supervisor as requested.

Troubleshooting mechanical issues using appropriate testing devices.

Working individually and/or in coordination with others. Coordinating work assignments when required. Requisition ing of materials and elements of design for special projects. Reading and interpreting drawings and technical documentation.

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.

Maintains current health, safety and regulatory certifications in the areas required to perform the function of the position.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within scope of trade practice, level of incumbent’s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements. Coordinates the work of other employees assigned to assist with tasks. May perform work of a lower classification/ pay band. Assists with addressing stewardship responsibilities and promoting long-term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure, maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of services.

Must have a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or…