Building Technician - Mechanical

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

To apply for this process, you:

1) don’t need to provide a cover letter (just a résumé)

2) answer the pre-screening questions online. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Duties

•Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building's mechanical facilities.

•Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, internal maintenance and emergency repairs, as well as refurbishment work on all operative parts of the building's mechanical facilities.

•Working from reference data and building plans, carry out diagnostic tests on rotating components of mechanical systems and carry out basic inspections of the diesel generators.

•Maintain up-to-date paper and computerized records and write up reports on facility breakdowns and defects, machinery and hazardous materials and corrective measures taken.

•To facilitate building management, provide the supervisor with information on the operation of the building's mechanical facilities and its repair and replacement requirements, in addition to estimates of the time required for repairs.

•Perform administrative tasks, such as entering data into computer systems.

•In emergency situations, help other employees working in various trades.

•Act as a replacement for employees in other trades, in accordance with own skills and qualifications.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

PSPC helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Intent of the process

Establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions with permanent or temporary tenures and various security profiles for our offices in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Acceptable combination of training and experience in the maintenance of mechanical systems (air conditioning, ventilation, heating and plumbing) and in building maintenance and repair.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Valid 4th class Stationary Engineman Certificate and Class B refrigerating equipment certificate issued by the Province of Quebec.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices governing the operation, repair and maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation, heating, automatisation system, and plumbing systems.

Knowledge of basic electricity principles.

Knowledge of current building maintenance and minor building repair methods and techniques.

Knowledge of water treatment techniques and analyses in hydraulic heating and cooling circuits (boilers, cooling towers, etc)

Knowledge of security principles related to the use, handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials (WHMIS).

SKILLS / COMPENTENCIES

CLIENT SERVICE (Level 1)
Behaviours required to effectively respond to diverse client needs and maintain positive relationships with clients.

For more information on client service, please see the link below:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY ORALLY AND IN WRITING
Ability to listen, to obtain and share information, and to convey clear, concise and effective messages that are tailored to the audience.

THINKING AND ACTING
Ability to examine all aspects of an idea, situation or problem with an open mind, identify the best solutions / approaches, and take appropriate action in a timely manner.

TEAMWORK
Ability to contribute significantly to joint efforts with a view to achieving targeted objectives.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relations based on listening and respect in order to advance the work of the organization.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Competency card or certificate of operator of elevating lifting device such as hydraulic nacelle and scaffolding.

Training in confined space.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Available for travel for two to three days

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Various security clearance: Reliability Status and conditional employment with the obtention of a security clearance from the client.

•To hold a valid driver’s license.
•Be available to work overtime on short notice.
•Be available according to the rotation schedule established with other technicians for service cals outside normal business hours.
•Wear required clothing and safety Equipment.

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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

A RANDOM OR TOP DOWN SELECTION OF CANDIDATES MAY BE USED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THOSE TO BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS.

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.