Mechanical Utilities Maintenance Worker

Competition 1218

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - The work takes place on the University's North Campus as well as off-campus sites including the University's South Campus, UA Botanic Garden, Augustana Campus, Campus St. Jean and other smaller research sites.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Working for the Department

The Utilities Department at the University of Alberta owns and operates one of the largest campus district energy systems in North America. This energy system supplies services to the University, as well as the University of Albert Hospital, the Stollery Children's Hospital, the Cross Cancer Institute, the Jubilee Auditorium, Canadian Blood Services, and other small entities.

Position

The Mechanical Utilities Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Utility Services Corridor as well as the maintenance of the campus water distribution system, storm and sanitary collection system and off-campus utility systems. The Maintenance Worker participates in a rotating emergency standby schedule. 

Duties 

• Maintains the support systems necessary for the operation of the campus services corridor (ie. lighting, air conditioning, fire extinguishers, cleaning, washing and painting of the corridor, etc.)
• Operates and maintains the campus domestic water distribution system as well as the campus storm and sanitary collection system.
• Performs and assists tradespeople in various tasks such as plumbing, steam fitting, and gas fitting in the maintenance and repair of pipes, sewer lines, fire hydrants, valves, filters, meters, sump pumps, and low and high-voltage cables. Provides guidance to external contractors which includes excavators, sewer flushers and vacuum truck operators
• Inspects and repairs manholes and sanitary sewer systems including septic tanks, holding tanks, cisterns and water well treatment systems.
• Accurately reads domestic water, natural gas, chilled water and demineralized water meters on a monthly basis for billing and building efficiency purposes.
• Maintains contact with University staff such as building tenants, tradespeople, supervisors, Health and Safety Officers, students and the general public, during emergency and planned service/construction activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of fundamental trade practices of sewer and waterworks systems, pipe fitting and welding
• Ability to work in a number of different environments that are comparable to industrial process plants and municipal operations previous experience with heavy equipment operation
• Must have good communication and decision-making skills
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (no GDL); Defensive Driving Training; Must pass the U of A Fleet Safety Driver's Evaluation and maintain the U of A Authorized Driver status (minimum age 19)
• High School Diploma

Training or experience with the following is desirable:

• Water/wastewater Certification
• Alberta Water Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA)
• Hydrant Maintenance and Operation
• Previous knowledge of utility safety, WHMIS training, First Aid and Fork Lift training