Continuing, Full-Time, Mechanical Trades Worker

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

Under general supervision, provides journeyman level skills in any one of the following trades: machinist, fitter, metal worker, vehicle mechanic, oil burner mechanic, heating mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration/air conditioning mechanic, and others. Operates, maintains, installs and repairs heating, refrigeration, electrical equipment and systems. Operates metal turning lathe. Using initiative, locates problems in malfunctioning devices and systems, and repairs as required. Maintains vehicles and other equipment with internal combustion engines. Keeps records of time and material used for a project. Maintains tools, equipment and supplies used. Reports repairs required to supervisor. Maintains safe working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have considerable experience at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other related equipment, preferably in an institutional environment. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of sports and athletic equipment is desirable. Ability to use initiative and varied skills in diagnosing and effecting repairs. Ability to carry out an effective work schedule, under general supervision, and utilize materials and equipment for maximum benefit. Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks continuously. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students. Valid British Columbia driver's licence required to drive a light truck in performance of above duties.

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Responsibilities

Performs journeyman-level work operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment, including heating, refrigeration, electrical equipment, vehicles, and engines. Diagnoses faults, records project time and materials, maintains tools and supplies, reports needed repairs, and ensures safe working conditions.

Requirements

Requires considerable journeyman-level experience repairing and maintaining HVAC and related equipment, preferably in an institutional setting; knowledge of sports and athletic equipment repair is desirable. Candidates must be able to diagnose and complete repairs, work effectively under general supervision, perform sustained physical and machine-operation tasks, maintain cooperative relationships, and hold a valid British Columbia driver's licence.

Skills

Mechanical Repair
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Repair
Electrical Equipment Maintenance
Machining
Metal Turning Lathe Operation
Vehicle and Internal Combustion Engine Maintenance
Fault Diagnosis
Equipment Installation
Recordkeeping
Tool and Supply Maintenance
Work Scheduling
Materials and Equipment Management
Heavy Manual Work
Machine Operation
Cooperative Communication

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Keywords

Journeyman-Level Mechanical Trades
Machinist
Fitter
Metal Worker
Vehicle Mechanic
Oil Burner Mechanic
Heating Mechanic
Stationary Engineer
Refrigeration Mechanic
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Heating Systems
Ventilating Systems
Electrical Equipment
Metal Turning Lathe
Internal Combustion Engines
Sports and Athletic Equipment
Fault Diagnosis
Equipment Installation
Repair and Maintenance
Project Time and Materials Records
Work Scheduling
Safe Working Conditions
Institutional Environment

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