Maintenance Technician I, Carpentry

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Performs specialized trades services in one or more areas, with an emphasis on carpentry:

Carpentry:

• Renovating and maintaining buildings and cabinetry.
• Creating working drawings and developing material and time estimates for site specific project.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Prepare layouts in accordance with building codes.
• Maintaining carpentry tools and equipment.
• Repairing furniture.
• Monitoring and maintaining carpentry service vehicle.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):

• Installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC equipment and systems.
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pneumatics for hot water heating and ventilation system.
• Maintaining diesel fired back-up power system.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and testing boilers and pressure vessels.
• Monitoring computerized building systems, compressor, and sprinkler systems.

Electrical:

• Reading and interpreting drawing, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new and existing installations.
• Installing brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
• Installing, replacing, and repairing light fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
• Testing continuity of circuits using testing equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement, or repair.
• Troubleshooting and isolating faults in electrical systems and removing faulty components.
• Connecting electrical power to av equipment, heating, and cooling systems.
• Conducting preventive maintenance programs and maintain records.
• Familiarity with building controls (e.g. Delta controls).

Plumbing/Gas Fitter:

• Reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems.
• Installing, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems; and testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
• Testing and adjusting control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices.
• Installing and maintaining gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter.
• Installing, maintaining, and servicing gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves, and automatic controls.
• Testing and replacing defective equipment or components.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Performs general facility support duties including:

• Checking work orders and prioritizing daily duties and projects.
• Responding to inquiries and requests for assistance from students and staff.
• Requisitioning and/or purchasing supplies.
• Updating and ensuring compliance on WHMIS MSDS sheets.
• Performing freight handling duties.
• Assisting other trades as required.
• Performing snow removal duties.
• Setting up for special events.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must be willing and able to travel between Selkirk College campuses.

Education and Experience

• High school graduation.
• Journeyperson Certification, Red Seal Carpentry.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 3-4 years related experience.

This is a temporary, full-time position commencing June 16, 2024, and ending August 16, 2024, or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary will be Pay Grade 11, $36.37 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.