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Continuing, Full-Time, Mechanical Trades Worker

@ University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia

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Overview

University of Victoria is hiring a continuing, full-time mechanical trades worker to operate, maintain, install and repair heating, refrigeration, electrical and vehicle systems and equipment. The role works under general supervision and requires journeyman-level experience in an institutional setting. The posting states a valid British Columbia driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Repair and maintain heating, refrigeration and electrical equipment
  • Operate and maintain metal turning lathe and machines
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs using initiative
  • Maintain vehicles and internal combustion engine equipment
  • Keep time and material records and report required repairs

Requirements summary:

  • Considerable journeyman-level experience in HVAC repair
  • Experience preferably in an institutional environment
  • Knowledge of sports and athletic equipment repair is desirable
  • Good physical health, strength, stamina and coordination
  • Valid British Columbia driver's licence

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2026-11-09
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2026-11-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsValid British Columbia driver's licence
Driver’s licencerequired

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University of Victoria

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Company size5001-10000
HeadquartersVictoria
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Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides journeyman level skills in any one of the following trades: machinist, fitter, metal worker, vehicle mechanic, oil burner mechanic, heating mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration/air conditioning mechanic, and others. Operates, maintains, installs and repairs heating, refrigeration, electrical equipment and systems. Operates metal turning lathe. Using initiative, locates problems in malfunctioning devices and systems, and repairs as required. Maintains vehicles and other equipment with internal combustion engines. Keeps records of time and material used for a project. Maintains tools, equipment and supplies used. Reports repairs required to supervisor. Maintains safe working conditions.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have considerable experience at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other related equipment, preferably in an institutional environment. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of sports and athletic equipment is desirable. Ability to use initiative and varied skills in diagnosing and effecting repairs. Ability to carry out an effective work schedule, under general supervision, and utilize materials and equipment for maximum benefit. Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks continuously. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students. Valid British Columbia driver's licence required to drive a light truck in performance of above duties.

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