The Mechanic I – Millwright is assigned to the general maintenance of mechanical equipment such as HVAC units, pumps and piping systems, providing trade, job instruction and work direction to others as required.

Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

Maintenance & Repairs 

• Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used in campus heating and cooling applications.
• Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used to support centrally distributed or locally installed services in support of teaching and research.
• Completes a wide variety of work including but not limited to the following tasks: a) replacement and alignment of pulleys, belts, shafts and couplings; b) balancing rotating equipment; c) sheet metal work on heating and cooling systems, welding, brazing, fabrication of parts by cutting, drilling, boring, lathe turning, milling; d) thermal insulation work; e) plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Documents all maintenance activities as directed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinate’s preventive and demand maintenance and discretionary work assignments with supervisor as requested.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues using appropriate testing devices.

Operations

• Working individually and/or in coordination with others.
• Coordinating work assignments when required.
• Requisitioning of materials and elements of design for special projects.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and technical documentation.

Health & Safety

• In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.
• Maintains current health, safety and regulatory certifications in the areas required to perform the function of the position.

Other

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within scope of trade practice, level of incumbent’s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the work of other employees assigned to assist with tasks.
• May perform work of a lower classification/ pay band.
• Assists with addressing stewardship responsibilities and promoting long-term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure, maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of services.

• Must have a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Provincial Certificate of Qualification, Industrial Millwright 
• Five (5) years recent practical Millwrighting experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of industrial and commercial building HVAC, plumbing, piping and process equipment systems.
• Work experience within a major institutional sector(s) such as education, post-secondary education, or health care sector is preferred.
• In depth knowledge in the use of trade tools and equipment (i.e., lathes, milling machines, etc.) is required.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings and other technical literature.
• Must possess advanced troubleshooting skills
• Must have the ability to make accurate material takeoffs and estimates and write summary reports of condition assessment surveys.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills, ability to use email and MS Office.

Nature and Scope

Contacts: Communicates internally with Plant Operations trades personnel, Supervisors and University community clients. External contacts: vendors and contractors.

Level of Responsibility: Performs work within scope of trade practice and level of capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements. Provides trade/ job instruction as well as work direction to other trades/ classifications as required; May coordinate work among other trades/ classifications. May source and requisition materials. Supervisor must be consulted in the case of unusual or sensitive situations.

Decision-Making Authority: May make decisions on the required replacement of parts, makes adjustments to equipment to maximize equipment life and efficiency. Communicates, reports, advises Job Description and receives instruction from Supervisory staff concerning costs, materials, priority of work and breakdown emergencies.

Physical and Sensory Demands: Physical demands are typical of an industrial environment; walking, standing, climbing up/ down ladders, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying light (up to 5kg or 11lb), medium (5-20kg or 11-44lb), and/ or heavy (over 20kg or 44lb) objects, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and/ or maintaining one position for long periods of time, exposure to machine noise, and potential for injury. Exertion of physical or sensory effort resulting in moderate fatigue, moderate strain or risk of injury. Possesses ability to reduce any strain by changing positions, use of mechanical assisting devices and/ or alternating performing other activities.

Working Environment: May involve exposure to hazardous or unpleasant environmental conditions such as accessing and working in confined spaces and/ or in awkward positions, accessing and working at heights, exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, noise and other hazardous materials, odours, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Exposure to hazards managed through administrative controls, including PPE and appropriate safe work procedures

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.