Building Systems Specialist II - Permanent - 1.0 FTE

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We are currently accepting applications for Building Systems Specialist II. Under the direction of the Plant Operation Supervisor and/or the direction of a more experienced worker, the Building Systems Specialist II participates in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems in a family of schools as well as general maintenance duties.

• Possesses a secondary school diploma.
• The incumbent must be pursuing the Building Systems course with intent to complete all modules.
• Two years previous maintenance experience is required and well developed.
• Broad based general maintenance skills are essential.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong computer skills with programs relating to building operations i.e. energy management
• Strong knowledge in HVAC systems, water and sewage systems, welding, carpentry, electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and electrical control systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance skills
• Working knowledge of building construction including the building envelope, structure and systems
• Basic knowledge of applicable codes
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and related regulations
• Ability to climb heights and work in confined spaces such as crawl spaces and plumbing structures
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints
• Basic knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet application, e-mail and Internet software
• Ability to effectively communicate within the department, other departments within the School Board, school staff, students, parents and third parties
• Demonstrated organizational skills ie: ability to organize work schedules
• Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing team member

• Performs licensed skills in a productive and safe manner with emphasis on code requirements
• Performs maintenance duties such as changing air filters, cleaning drainage systems, clogged traps
• Responds to pager calls from custodians at other schools and prioritize the work involved
• Records readings from boiler, compressors, water consumption, electricity consumption, chiller time on, natural gas use and check gauges
• Programs Simplex control panel for the days events
• Programs events on computerized energy management systems
• Checks temperature and operation of HVAC in different areas of the school
• Checks and records operation of alarm system, fire intrusion, low heat, low air pressure, flood indicators and emergency power for fire inspection report, alarm report and energy report
• Greases and/or oils bearings in HVAC units, as required
• Pressure washes and cleans HVAC units, as required
• Changes air filters and check and replaces u-belts, as required
• Opens and flushes out boilers and chiller to inspect and cleans tubes on an annual basis
• Cleans out and repair cooling tower
• Cleans and/or replaces condenser water screen
• Inspects and repairs condenser valve
• Inspects and cleans drains in science labs
• Repairs or replaces natural gas valves
• Repairs desks and workstations
• Cleans and repairs heating force flows at all entrances
• Cleans and repairs air exchanger
• Flushes and refills chlorine injector tank for drinking water
• Repairs heating circulation pumps
• Inspects and repairs asbestos insulation, fireproofing and acoustical products within the school
• Performs miscellaneous repairs such as heating malfunctions, chiller breakdowns
• plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, as directed
• Picks up supplies from maintenance or hardware suppliers
• Performs various custodial duties including maintaining the cleanliness of the boiler and mechanical rooms
• Inspects building video tapes for security cameras (if required)
• Unlocks school doors and turn lights on
• Shovels snow, salt and sand walkways, when required
• Checks school roof and repairs or reports the problem to Head Custodian
• Removes graffiti from the building
• Cleans halls as required
• Recycles…