Mechanical Technician

Overview

Term of App't: This position is back filling a temporary leave until return of incumbent. Sunday - Wednesday, 8.75 hours per day

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Manager of Facilities

Salary: Classification 17+, $41.33 – $42.61/hour annually, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees are provided with an additional $0.58/hour in lieu of benefits, and 6% vacation pay, for all regular hours worked.

• Carry out the preventive maintenance and servicing program for all systems on all campuses.
• Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, plumbing, minor electrical, refrigeration and hot water systems to maintain continuous function.
• Perform general maintenance work on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Repair faulty systems by changing bearings, motors, couplers, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Operate mobile equipment such as tractors, loaders, and forklifts.
• Travel to surrounding NLC campuses as required; this position is based out of Fort St. John.
• Work independently and as part of a team, contributing to the Facilities Department.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills and work in confined spaces with height tolerance; ensure all work meets regulatory and safety standards.
• Complete approximately one month of training (Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm) before reverting to the regular schedule of Sunday – Wednesday 7am - 4:45pm.

• Grade 12 education;
  Trades certification in Plumbing or Gasfitter.
• Three years of experience in institutional maintenance (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, and electrical and computer-operated (reliable controls) DDC heating and cooling systems.
• Fifth Class Power Engineer certificate would be an asset.
• Experience with biomass boiler systems would be an asset.
• General grounds maintenance experience; ability to operate a plow truck, skid steer or loader for snow removal.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license.

In support of employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples  representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous—First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.