HVAC Technician
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Description
This posting is open to current employees at the University of Alberta only. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at multiple U of A sites including North Campus, Edmonton; Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton; Augustana Campus, Camrose; and South Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the University of Alberta
The Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) shop at the University of Alberta is a dynamic, challenging, and great place to work. The HVAC Instrumentation Tech shop provides service and maintenance to all aspects of building and lab control systems.
Position Summary
This is a skilled position requiring a Journeyman certificate with a Technical school diploma to provide assistance in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Tasks include performing troubleshooting and field investigation to assess operating problems in those systems, and to determine solutions.
The operation of these HVAC systems provides the proper temperature, humidity and ventilation to all the building and research areas on campus; and they number over four hundred.
The size and magnitude of the University have become such that the Controls Section in the Operations Division is absolutely essential to the environmental operation of the University of Alberta. The incumbent provides service by operating, repairing and maintaining the HVAC systems and other related mechanical, electronic and pneumatic systems that are used throughout campus.
It is the responsibility of this position to ensure that environmental comfort conditions are met and equipment is repaired properly. Failure to do so would have a detrimental effect on the ability of HVAC systems to maintain the critical temperature and humidity environment necessary to prevent loss of critical research, finances, teaching time, etc.
Duties
- Perform the installation and maintenance of various HVAC systems, including gas, refrigeration, pneumatic, thermostatic, hydraulic and electronic instruments and controls for heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air handling equipment on U of A Campus.
- Plans and prioritizes work from work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, projects, and oral or written instructions related to this shop.
- Interact, communicate and exchange information with Supervisors, Project Coordinators, various Trades Foremen and departmental contacts on a daily basis to ensure work is completed on time, in scope and on budget.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, encouraging thoughtful discussion on applicable safety topics. Promote the proper use of PPE and safe work practices. Ensure that the training for all staff is current and up to date.
Qualifications
- The minimum education required is a Journeyperson Instrumentation, or a NAIT (or equivalent) Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology Diploma (2 years).
- The 2-year diploma will be considered with Min 3 years of related field experience.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 15, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.