Temporary MechanicalElectrical Foreperson (G)

TEMPORARY MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL FOREPERSON (G)

Facility Services

Applicants will be considered in the following order:

• Qualified permanent ESS/OSSTF Bargaining Unit employees.
• Qualified probationary temporary and Temporary Hourly Rated THR ESS/OSSTF employees.
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)

Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Electrical and Environmental Services the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with all phases of mechanical/electrical alterations upgrades and retrofit projects from design through to occupancy and warranty stages.

The successful applicant for this Temporary ESS/OSSTF Level G positionwill work 40 hours per week 12 months per year effective as soon as possible to August 31 2026 (with the possibility of extension).

Salary Range $75833 - $92165 per annum

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance trades certified trades and contract personnel;
• Provide technical expertise regarding the design installation operation and renewal of the Boards heating ventilation air conditioning fire protection plumbing building control and electrical systems;
• Evaluate both urgent and long term needs and develop cost effective options in collaboration with other team members;
• Develop scope of work with accurate cost estimates and timelines for contemplated projects;
• Prepare contract documents and specifications assist in expediting procurements and liaise between contractors consultants appropriate Board staff and regulatory officials;
• Monitor the progress of projects provide direction for on-site conditions report findings and follow up with warranty operation and maintenance issues;
• Perform contract administration including the review of progress draws change notices schedules and as built documentation within contract timelines;
• Ensure asset and drawing database information is updated at completion of projects;
• Develop and maintain standards manuals for mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems;
• Provide or arrange for staff training on newly installed building systems; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical and/or Electrical Tradesperson or formal training in Engineering Technology is required;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical/electrical building operations maintenance construction and/or systems design preferably in the educational sector;
• Strong working knowledge of the operation installation and renewal of building mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC Plumbing and Heating Fire protection Electrical and Building Automation;
• Experience in managing a multitude of projects and assignments simultaneously with strong analytical skills and the ability to implement cost effective and energy efficient solutions;
• Working knowledge of safety fire electrical and building codes as well as other municipal regulations and bylaws;
• Ability to prepare review and manage contract documents for a variety of mechanical and electrical projects.
• Proven competency and expertise across the mechanical and electrical building system operations maintenance and energy efficiency spectrum;
• Demonstrated organizational skills written and oral communication skills as well as computer skills for applications in spreadsheets database and word processing systems;
• Knowledge of CAD systems as well as formal training in Construction Contract Administration and Ontario Building Fire and Electrical Codes would be an asset;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and possess high degree of initiative and self-confidence necessary to function in a strong team based environment; and
• Valid drivers license and reliable personal vehicle is required.

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The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and

equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve who

will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in

the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity

including but not limited to:

• First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or
• spiritual beliefs or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.

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