Description
Full-Time, Permanent, 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and operational tasks across CMU’s university and residence buildings. In this position, you have a broad knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices, along with the ability to troubleshoot issues, respond to changing priorities, and work independently and as part of a team. In this role, you contribute to a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and residents.
Duties
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works in a fast-paced dynamic environment that encompasses indoor and outdoor physical activity, working in hot and cold environments. The Maintenance Technician is required to perform tasks that involve moving, bending, walking, standing, and lifting heavy objects of up to 100lbs. This position works with various equipment and chemicals and must follow health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment. This position will experience frequent interruptions, requiring flexibility, shifting priorities, and the occasional need to respond to issues outside of normal office hours.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs related to heating and cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including thermostats, motorized valves, pipe-fitting, air handling unites, and fan coil units.
- Replace filters, belts and motors on a variety of air handling and fan coil units.
- Troubleshoot and monitor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Undertake minor electrical and repair repairs and maintenance.
- Identify maintenance issues and determine when specialized service or contract support is required.
- Liaise with service providers and contractors, including meter readers, fire inspectors, and other building service personnel.
- Along the department, assist with servicing of vehicles, equipment, and tools as necessary.
- Set up rooms for events and activities, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Assist with moving and handling larger items.
- Work cooperatively with the Maintenance team and other CMU departments to respond to maintenance needs and priorities.
- Follow all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU OFFER
- A commitment to the Christian faith, the church, and the mission of CMU.
- Demonstrated experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, or a related trade.
- A 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate or a willingness and aptitude to obtain such certification within one year of employment.
- Valid Class 5 Manitoba drivers’ licence.
- Demonstrated mechanical and building trades aptitude.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify solutions, and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.
- Self Motivated, able to work in a team environment and work well under direction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A willingness to work occasional overtime, including regular on-call shifts.
- A creative and inventive problem solver.
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