Maintenance Mechanic Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Maintenance Mechanic. This position responds to work orders and trouble calls for the repair, installation and maintenance of the School’s machinery and equipment, including their electrical components. Troubleshoots issues and determines repair approach and solutions. Coordinates and/or carries out plans for and prioritizes emergency maintenance, repairs and replacements to machinery for the School.

Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews and responds to a variety of work requests and trouble calls, determining and taking corrective action to fix or replace machinery and equipment;
Assesses urgency, priority, community/public safety while determining and establishing repair priority and approach.

Troubleshoots problems on a wide variety of mechanical systems, machinery and equipment. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property, public safety and course delivery needs.

Establishes priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons. Brings awareness, consults and proposes plans to Associate Dean(s) on replacement schedules for machinery.

Ensures an awareness of the updated maintenance and replacement schedules within the School and coordinates with Associate Deans and Instructors to ensure minimal disruption to instructional activities.

Conducts preventative maintenance on multiple, interconnected systems and according to maintenance plans; reviews daily schedules, conducts inspections, identifies deficiencies and takes corrective actions, including cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating and replacing components.

As appropriate, manufactures components when sourcing of parts is no longer available on equipment is still in operation. Ensures they are properly constructed and to safety/manufacturers codes.

Identifies faulty or unsafe machinery or equipment, actioning safety protocols and practices to isolate safety risks. Escalates emergency repairs through conducting diagnosis, repairing machinery or arranging for building maintenance or external contractor support. Ensures risks are well identified and communicated.

Estimates labour and material costs for repairs, upgrade projects, including reviewing schematics, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM”) specifications;
Compiles cost estimates and makes recommendations for improvements.

Communicates with individuals, including Department/Program Heads and Faculty from a variety of Department programs within BCIT and with external contractors brought in to work on mechanical, machinery and equipment. May involve working collaboratively with upset Department/Program Heads or Faculty to provide alternative solutions to problems, explaining the interrelation of complex systems and addressing concerns.

Plans, schedules and coordinates repair or replacement work with external parties and contractors. Engages with BCIT’s Building Maintenance teams when interconnections between building mechanical/electrical supply and machinery require coordination.

Maintains documentation on maintenance and repairs for the Department’s machinery, equipment and mechanical systems. Logs next repair schedule. Keeps records of information and instructions for machine use and related hazards current.

Remains current and up-to-date on advances and regulatory requirements for machinery, systems, equipment design/adaption, components/parts, technology, standards and codes. Maintains knowledge through communications with local suppliers, research, on-the-job procedures and practice, adapting older systems and maintaining certifications.

Facilitates plans for the upgrading, repair or replacement of mechanical systems, machinery and equipment. Engages Department Associate Deans, Managers and Faculty to discuss plans and proposals for upgrades or improvements and makes recommendations on repair or replacement approach,…