When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of HVAC/Gas Fitter Technician within the Facilities and Energy Management Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Building Maintenance the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining City facilities. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform mechanical system inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs as required to ensure efficient, safe and reliable HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, generator, and plumbing/piping systems.
• Design, layout and install mechanical projects.
• Maintain mechanical equipment inspection records and certify compliance with computerized PM program.
• Liaise with mechanical/electrical contractors.
• Liaise with TSSA as required and obtain a Certificate of Authorization for refrigeration pressure piping.
• Liaise with other City Departments to review existing equipment, new installs and assist set-up, operation of BAS systems.
• Ensure that all safety and operational procedures are followed during work performance.
• Assist Operations staff in isolation and start-up of equipment.
• Assist in accumulating data to support MMS program.
• Ensure completion of work orders, purchase orders and time keeping through MMS program.
• Work with other team members of Corporate Building Maintenance in day to day activities.
• Respond to issues related to building at various Facilities e.g. fire alarm panel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 diploma and 5 years industrial/commercial mechanical systems and equipment experience. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 313A, and a TSSA Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Technician I.
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to deal with internal and external contacts in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Must be able to perform physical work (e.g. lifting, walking, climbing, push and pull and working in all types of weather conditions).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with MMS computer system (SPL) would be an asset.
• Knowledge with the maintenance and operation of instrumentation, BAS, and DDC computer control systems.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and high areas.

Hours of work
Five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, Monday to Friday scheduled between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. On-call will be a requirement of this position.

Pay/Salary
CUPE Local 241 Grade: 9: $38.74 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. This position will remain open until filled.  Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.