Heating Technician - Kitchener, Canada - WRDSB

WRDSB

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

TRADESPERSON

HEATING TECHNICIAN Day Shift

FACILITY SERVICES Posting #

All positions in the Waterloo Region District School Board align with the Board's priorities of supporting all of our students in their achievement and well-being.

As a Tradesperson, you will enjoy a competitive hourly wage, eligibility to participate in a comprehensive extended health and dental plan, OMERS pension plan, paid vacation and paid holidays.

The successful applicant for this position will be an integral part of a professional team responsible for various aspects of maintenance repair and preventive maintenance of all types of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and related controls.

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor, this position is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of all types of Hydronic and Steam heating systems as permitted by provincial legislation with a strong focus on Pneumatic controls and DDC field support for the Building Automation Team.

Responsibilities

Carry out diagnostic service and repair of pneumatic control systems
Carry out recommissioning of pneumatic control systems
Carry out repairs to DDC systems as directed
Respond to daily heating and cooling emergency calls as directed
Liaise with School staff and other WRDSB team members
Provide field assistance for the Building Automation Team diagnostic and repair
Provide support for cooling tower operations.
Service of various types of hydronic heating/cooling systems
Service and repair of various types of air handling and exhaust systems
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must have one of the following designations:
Facility System Mechanic
Facility System Technician
Building Environment Systems Operator, Class
Stationary Engineer, 4th class certification
Must have a Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Must be selfmotivated and safety conscious, have excellent interpersonal and strong organizational skills, demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision and work proactively in a team environment
Must have generous knowledge and experience with Pneumatic and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Experience with Distech and Schneider TAC Vista controls would be an asset.
Demonstrate strong computer Skills
Demonstrate operational knowledge and experience with steam and hydronic heating systems and ancillary equipment
Demonstrate operational knowledge and experience with Air handling systems and ancillary equipment
Demonstrate operational knowledge and experience with hydronic cooling systems including cooling towers and ancillary equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS Regulations and Asbestos Containing Material regulations, transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years related experience in service at a comparable work site
Demonstrate knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules for all types of heating equipment
Gas Technician 1 or 2 qualification would be an asset
A certified course in basic electronics would be an asset
An Electrical Technician/Technologist designation would be an asset
Valid Class 'G' Driver's license with a clear and safe driving record is required. Board vehicle supplied upon signing of Vehicle use policy.

How to apply:

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students, and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry,

colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women;
- and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Applicants who identify as First Nation, Métis and Inuit are encouraged to include the information within cover letters and/or resumes.

Salary:
$55,603.00-$61,495.00 per year

Benefits: