Trades Lead Hand Mechanic

Why Lakehead University?

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Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. In 2022, for the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean's has once again included Lakehead University among Canada's top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine's 2023 University Rankings.

Job Duties

•Organize and assign staff to perform mechanical maintenance work through the University's computerized work order system.

•Inspect the work of all assigned staff and directs corrective measures to secure satisfactory performance by the employees.

•Inspect, investigate and solve problems related to the operation of both the mechanical systems and equipment, providing technical advice as necessary.

•Perform skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level.

•Receives requests for, provides estimate of work if required and determines the priority of repairs to mechanical system on campus.

•Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, tools and equipment necessary to ensure tie efficient operation of the Mechanical Trades Department by initiating purchase requisitions or by use of the University credit card.

•Using the computerized work order system, charges out labour and material cost for work performed by the mechanical trades department.

•Make necessary reports and keeps records and files as required of work orders, requisition, upgraded and changes to systems etc.

Employment Opportunity

•Train new employees in their job responsibilities, departmental protocols and safe work practices.

•Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of workers in his charge.

•Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with other health and safety related legislation and standards, and with such workplace practices as outlined by his immediate supervisor.

•Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

•Several years of directly related journeyman experience in a Maintenance position.

•Must possess a valid journeyman license of certification of qualification.

•Must possess a valid gasfitter 2 certificate or greater.

•Preferred to have current Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate (ODP)

•Must possess a valid driver's licence.

•Knowledge of recognized practices and techniques and the use of tools, equipment and

•instruments common to the Mechanical Trades.

•Ability to install, overhaul and adjust systems from sketches, blueprints of specifications: ability

•to prepare sketches and/or diagrams for blueprints.

•Must have a thorough knowledge of the theory and operation of pneumatic and electrical controls as well as a working knowledge of the theory, principles and operation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, refrigeration, plumbing and steam fitting.

•Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

•Background in computerized systems which includes controls and preventative maintenance.

•Ability to do heavy physical labour on occasion and to work on ladders, scaffolds, lift devices and in crawl spaces etc.

•Ability to work with others.

•Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to this Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format.

If you are experiencing any issues with the Google Form, please email humanres@lakeheadu.ca for assistance.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Employment Opportunity

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements