Facilities Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• General maintenance of facility, test and related equipment including electrical, welding, carpentry and masonry work associated with all building equipment, accessories and components.
• Installing, servicing and replacing equipment required for the operation of items such as machinery, HVAC systems, appliance control equipment, lighting systems, and security & safety equipment.
• Determining work methods in accordance with government codes and by-laws, planning and laying out work and coordinating work with other maintenance personnel, referring to blueprints and diagrams, preparing own sketches for approval.
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and building & electrical code specifications to determine layouts for new or existing installations.
• Estimating material and labor requirements, requisitioning supplies, and keeping records of supplies used.
• Inspecting and repairing facility related items.
• Performing preventative maintenance, e.g. troubleshooting and maintaining service records
• Provide effective oral and written communications for successful operations.
• May be assigned other related duties by the Regional Facilities Operations Manager.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in automation, electrical, HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation systems and pollution control equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in the English Language
• Demonstrated experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills are a must.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs assisted and unassisted and work in tight areas.
• Ability to climb exterior ladders and/or use boom lifts at extended heights required

Knowledge

• Job requires knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, provincial building codes, Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space entry, working at heights, to ensure the safety and integrity of installations, and to prevent injuries to staff.
• Job requires knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and drawings to ensure the proper layout of installations such as switches and conduits.
• Job requires knowledge of estimating labor and material requirements to install, service and replace electrical equipment.
• Job requires knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices/procedures to ensure compliance with standards, proper equipment operation/utilization and to maintain the safety and security of the work area.
• Job requires knowledge of computers and computer related information systems to perform necessary quality assurance checks, as is required, and to locate and isolate problems raised by monitoring systems.

Skills:

• Job requires oral communication skills to discuss in detail requests for new installations or extensive repairs and explaining technical matters in easily understood terms.
• Job requires written communication skills to prepare performance reports, maintain logs, and prepare plans, sketches and cost estimate for new projects for approval of manager.
• Job requires problem solving and analytical skills to find causes of defects in electrical, mechanical, security and electronic systems and to decide/recommend solutions or method of repair or need to call service technician.
• Job requires computer skills to access, read and evaluate data produced by the automated systems and the computer monitoring systems; as well as prepare reports and input data.
• Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Ability to travel, on occasion, to other facilities within the UL family of companies when the need arises.
• Ability to wear proper PPE, specifically half-mask respirators, where/when necessary
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic.
• Understanding of and commitment to client service.
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.

ABOUT US
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