Building Service Technician - 4Th Posting

IMPORTANT:Effective immediately
Job Summary
UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
MANAGER, THE BUILDING SERVICES TECHNICIAN WILL ENSURE THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF ALL HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMS AND MECHANICALS AND IMPLEMENT
REGULAR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS FOR THESE SYSTEMS. IN
ADDITION,THE BUILDING SERVICES TECHNICIAN CAN WORK ON DIFFERENT STAGES OF
A BUILDING’S LIFECYCLE PERFORMING VARIOUS TEHCNICAL WORK RELATED TO THE
DESIGN, PREPARATION, VERIFICATION AND SUPERVISION.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor, update, set schedules and adjust controls on the College’s building automation

system(s)

• Maintain, operate and adjust local pneumatic and electric HVAC and other environmental control

systems

• Operate and ensure good working condition of the controls for air conditioning, ventilation systems

and other environmental control systems and their related equipment

• Detect and analyse problems and coordinate resolutions by adjusting the systems or scheduling and

dispatching the appropriate personnel/external contractor.

• Maintain and operate the energy conservation hardware and software computer systems
• Carries out regular inspections of buildings and building systems
• Support the study and proposal of various energy conservation programs and implement after FMS

management approval

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems related to

heating, ventilation air conditioning & refrigeration and related equipment

• Proactively ensure proper operation, maintenance and verification of heating and cooling

installations and ventilation systems

• Work with other maintenance personnel to establish written procedures for all HVAC systems’ start-ups and shut-downs
• Implement maintenance programs for all mechanical systems, i.e. regular inspections and testing,

immediate repairs, recommendations for major repairs or necessary improvements as required

• Set up and maintain an inventory of services as well as parts necessary for the safe operations of all

systems

• Gathers the necessary information for the preparation of development, renovation, restoration or
• Operates and updates specialized Facilities databases of information

construction projects. May be required to estimate costs and quantities of materials and labour
necessary to carry out projects

• Receives requests and problem reports regarding comfort on the premises and then verifies and
• Ensures compliance with the building code, municipal bylaws and space requirements

analyses the situation, proposes solutions to problems or anomalies and takes the necessary
corrective actions

• Supports building renovation, restoration or construction work and collaborates with architects or

engineers engaged in the projects as requested

• Gathers, files, archives and provides input for the updating of plans and other documents in his

field.

• Can be called upon to prepare sketches, draft specifications for the purpose of requests for

proposals and sees to it that work conforms to the specifications

• May coordinate the work of support personnel involved in technical operations or programs for

which he is responsible and to train them

• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications
EDUCATION
DEC (Building Systems Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering
Technology) or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent
authority.
Specific Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience in a large organization with a demonstrated competence

in this field an asset.

• General knowledge of buildings, building systems, and maintenance/repair thereof, including but

not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other maintenance work.

• General knowledge and understanding of maintenance systems such as ticketing/work order

systems, preventative maintenance schedules, client services, and maintenance work practices and
techniques.

• Ability to read mechanical, electrical and controls drawings
• Knowledge of work safety procedures and ability to perform work in a safe manner with safety
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

regulations.

• Knowledge of, or ability and willingness to learn, computer systems and applications applicable to

the building trade fields and preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to identify maintenance problems and the magnitude of those problems.
• Ability to identify potential hazards and problems relating to the safety of building occupants and

the integrity of the facility.

• Proven ability to work autonomously – (i.e. with minimal supervision)
• Superior initiative, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, patience and discretion
• English – (intermediate oral, written comprehension and written)
• French – (intermediate oral, written comprehension and written)
• Ability to organize work efficiently, multi-task and produce work under pressure
• Ability to understand and analyze complex information and present it simply and accurately
• Excellent follow-through and follow-up skills

Required Tests:
Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:
English – (intermediate oral, written comprehension and written)
French – (intermediate oral, written comprehension and written)
Word – basic
Excel – basic