Machinery Maintenance Worker

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Duties

This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems. The Machinery Maintenance Works is responsible for documenting work activities, recording data and ordering parts and supplies. In addition, the incumbent is required to use a variety of diagnostic equipment. and to have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles. The incumbent may also be required to act as liaison between AAFC and trades personnel.

Work environment

As one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the Lacombe Research Centre is located in Lacombe, Alberta. The Lacombe site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada. This position works in conjunction with a staff of 4 other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Lacombe Research Centre.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 full time temporary position (12 months) with possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary opportunities.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Experience with performing maintenance on systems such as but not limited to Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Experience working with trade contractors.
Experience working with computers and computer software programs such as but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

English essential

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Knowledge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, maintenance techniques and preventative maintenance practices related to commercial buildings.
Knowledge of building controls operation systems.

Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive Communication

Ability to perform maintenance on various building systems including but not limited to mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

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Ability and willingness to work in dirty, noisy, humid, hot, cold, and wet conditions.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Ability and willingness work overtime and be on call schedule.
Ability and willingness to work on call for 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule and the ability to respond in a timely manner (responding to urgent facility operational problems within 30 minutes of being called out to work).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.