Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Preventive Maintenance - Days, Facilities Management

Description

The Facilities Management is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RM) is a member of the Residence Zone team and, as a part of Facilities Management. Residence is divided into 10 operating buildings. Within each building, RMs ensure that structures and systems for all Residence owned and leased properties are operated and maintained in a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This ensures a safe and comfortable work environment in which campus users can carry out their activities.

The RM receives no formal supervision or direction in their‑day‑to‑day activities. They work independently of the other trades on how to resolve operational issues, and manage their own work queue and workload, while reporting to the Zone 3 Residence Supervisor.

RMs are considered subject matter experts in the Refrigeration and HVAC field. They ensure the proper installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of all refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning equipment and systems. The RM assigns duties, sets direction, and acts as a resource to others in the performance of their duties. They apply professional trade knowledge, provide operational advice, analyze data, and solve complex problems in high pressure situations.

Problems encountered are from moderate to high complexity due to a vast scope of equipment and systems to be maintained, as well as a wide range of system variety from antiquated, obsolete equipment, up to and including pneumatic and electrical automated BMS systems. The diverse workload involves operational deadlines, shifting priorities, and simultaneous organization, all of which can impact the performance of each facility or group of facilities.

RMs must remain calm, exercise good judgment, and maintain diplomacy in all situations. They have a high understanding of the impact of their work unit within the University programs and make recommendation to management on the development of policies, procedures, or plans.

This position is a part of the AUPE Collective Bargaining Unit. The normal shift is 7.5 hours per day, five days per week, usually Monday to Friday. Transfer to other shifts, with notice, is also a possibility. Overtime may be required, and the incumbent will be expected to participate in a rotating "stand‑by" schedule. Callouts to the campus can be expected while on "stand‑by" and during emergencies.

This position includes a continuous high volume of work with certain peak periods, imposing high physical and mental demands. Stress resulting from work pressure is high because of the quality standards expected and there may be internal or external complexities impeding the delivery of service.

This position requires work to be completed in the following conditions:

• within confined spaces;
• using scaffolds, ladders and aerial lifts of heights up to 10 meters;
• requiring heavy lifting up to 25 kilograms;
• physical activities that require whole‑body agility such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping; handling of materials;
• year‑round indoor and outdoor responsibilities and controlled hazardous environments;
• in close proximity to and possible contact with many species of animals;
• exposure to high noise levels, extremes of hot & cold temperatures, toxic/unpleasant odors, fumes and dust;
• work in a variety of environments, including office settings, classrooms, research laboratories including areas that support animals, mechanical rooms, service tunnels etc.

The primary purpose of this position is supporting the Zone 3 Residence group and their team by ensuring safe and consistent operation of Residence Refrigeration and HVAC systems, while completing planned, preventive, and daily‑demand maintenance activities through completion of assigned work tasks, customer generated work requests and self‑initiated work requests.

Under the umbrella of providing campus‑wide safe and efficient building HVAC expertise, the RM is responsible for the following major areas:

• Planning, installing,…