Facilities Maintenance Mechanic; Facility Services

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (Facility Services)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/25

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/09/05

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 5, O&M

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Department

Facilities Utilities

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Technical Trade 2

Salary Range

$31.81 - $31.81 (hourly)

Job Code

000952

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

2

40

Monday to Friday

8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

40 hours per week

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a valid class G driver license to travel between University offsite locations as required.

3 years of related experience.

Job Type Continuing

The Facility Services department
supports the academic mission of McMaster, its cutting-edge research, and world-class teaching and learning. Our team does this by developing innovative spaces to study, research, and work and by keeping our campus safe, clean, well-maintained, and beautiful. Our team of approximately 400 professionals is the primary caretaker of the university's physical environment and is one of the largest teams on campus.

Our 400 dedicated professionals take pride in delivering quality and reliable services that support the University’s world-renowned teaching and research. The team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 69 buildings, encompassing approximately 8.5 million square feet of space and about 377 acres of land. The team also supports other entities such as Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) and others.

Facility Services operates 24/7, oversees more than 50 active construction projects at any given time, and manages over 12,000 service requests each year.

Working in collaboration with a diverse team of trades professionals, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, alteration, repair, and small renovation construction of mechanical building equipment and components, as well as preventative maintenance and servicing to various building systems across all University campuses and buildings. The role ensures all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable codes, legislative requirements and University standards.

Perform duties of a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, in compliance with current codes and regulations as required and the OHSA.

Perform technical trade for maintenance, repair and small renovations

Diagnose and resolve problems related to building mechanical systems and provide technical advice for repairs.

Adjust and align machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications alongside a licensed millwright.

Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment including cleaning, lubrications, inspection, repair and adjustment and assist with creating these schedules.

Assist with fabrication of metals and metal components such as aluminum, steel and stainless steel, using a variety of techniques and equipment including but not limited to welding, bending, tapping and cutting.

Rig, hoist and move heavy loads in partnership with a licensed millwright.

Operate and maintain of variety of different types of machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers, grinders and other machine ship equipment, to fabricate and assemble parts to make or repair mechanisms, tools or machines.

Assist in repairing or installing snow removal and grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.

Performs maintenance including cleaning and filter replacement on fan coil units, change filters and filter media in fans or ducting.

Clean and maintain air diffusers.

Inspect and document building components for compliance to operating parameters including but not limited to fire extinguishers, drinking fountains, eye washes and drench showers.

Review and interpret construction documents including blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals, plans, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements and the sequence of repairs or installations. Utilize technical documents to complete assigned projects and update drawings to reflect any changes from work…