Building Operator/Maintainer

Duties

Mechanical Services Position Duties: (this list does not include all duties of this position)

- Ensure proper functioning and safe operation of equipment and safety systems located within a Crown-owned building(s) for the Department within departmental guidelines regarding trade licensing in order to ensure an uninterrupted, safe and comfortable environment
- Operate, test and maintain mechanical systems and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water and plumbing and life safety systems;
- Ensure the integrity of systems and the safety and comfort of building occupants; and takes corrective action, including mechanical repairs, adjustments and replacement of components;
- Act as the First Responder to concerns from building occupants and works to resolve the issues as efficiently as possible.
- Provide opinions and makes recommendations to the Supervisor and/or Manager with respect to plans and specifications for proposed modifications or repairs to building systems as well as for purchases, maintenance, upgrades and repairs.

Buildings and Grounds Position Duties: (this list does not include all duties of this position)

- Maintains the serviceability and appearance of the buildings and grounds. Performs minor repairs to fences, masonry, curbs, and concrete and asphalt surfaces.
- Operates a variety of equipment (e.g. forklift, tractor, crane, front-end loader, welding equipment), uses hand and automatic power tools (e.g. band saw, drills, etc.)
- Participates in ensuring building services, contracts for cleaning, garbage removal, pest management, landscaping, etc. Investigates client complaints and takes prompt remedial action.
- Act as the First Responder to concerns from building occupants and works to resolve the issues as efficiently as possible.
- Provide opinions and makes recommendations to the Supervisor and/or Manager with respect to plans and specifications for proposed modifications or repairs to building systems as well as for purchases, maintenance, upgrades and repairs.

Intent of the process

Stream 1 Location: British Columbia – Victoria Coast Guard Base, Victoria, B.C.
Stream 2 Locations: British Columbia – Institute of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, B.C., Victoria Coast Guard Base, Victoria, B.C., Seal Cove Coast Guard Base, Prince Rupert, B.C.

**The pool of successful candidates may be used to fill casual, term, and indeterminate positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada

** There is the potential of hiring these positions indeterminately dependant on departmental resource decisions

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Stream 1 and Stream 2:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in buildings and grounds maintenance

Stream 2:
Certification as a 4th Class Stationary Engineer

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Stream 1:
Experience maintaining buildings and grounds in a commercial or industrial or a federal government facility in at least two of the following functions: carpentry, painting, horticulture, irrigations systems, fire extinguisher maintenance, roads and grounds maintenance in support of facility operations and maintenance functions

Stream 2:
Experience maintaining buildings and mechanical services in a commercial or industrial or a federal government facility such as HVAC, plumbing, pumps, life safety systems in support of facility operations and maintenance functions

Stream 1 and Stream 2:
- Experience in performing minor construction and renovation projects
- Experience performing building system inspections and keeping maintenance records
- Experience providing general labour in support of facility operations and maintenance - functions

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Criteria:

Stream 1:
- Experience working with life safety systems to support facility operations and maintenance at complex facilities

Stream 1 and 2:
- Experience working in laboratory or industrial based operations

Stream 2:
- Experience working with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, life safety system trades to support facility operations and maintenance functions at complex facilities
- Experience working with (DDC) Direct Digital Control Systems

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Stream 1:
- Knowledge of best practices and procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of building and grounds infrastructure systems
- Knowledge of horticultural theories and practices

Stream 2:
- Knowledge of best practices and procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of buildings such as HVAC, Mechanical, Life Safety systems

Stream 1 and Stream 2:
- Knowledge of Codes & Standards related to building design, building systems, building construction and building maintenance
- Knowledge of building system functions
- Knowledge of appropriate usage of personal protective equipment

Abilities:

Stream 1 and Stream 2:
- Ability to operate/maintain power and hand tools
- Ability to interpret building plans and schematics
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:

Stream 1 and Stream 2:
- Values and Ethics – integrity and respect
- Thinking Things Through – analysis and ideas
- Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners
- Excellence through Results – Reliability/Initiative

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Operational Requirements:

For certain positions: Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s licence
- Willingness to work overtime
- Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours
- Physically capable of climbing up and down ladders and in and out of limited spaces
- Physically capable of traversing rough terrain under varying weather conditions

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:

For certain positions: Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel within the Province by car, truck, boat, helicopter, and/or to attend conferences that require overnight stays
- Willingness to accept workplace conditions and physical effort required such as:
1. Exposure to dust, toxic substances, excessive noise, and disagreeable weather conditions;
2. Obligations to be mobile, climb ladders, work on scaffolding and platforms, and transport heavy equipment and material;
3. Willingness to wear or use personal protective equipment in accordance with safety rules

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.