BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Ottawa team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Maintenance Mechanic will report directly to the Site Supervisor. This position is in a large campus in Ottawa. The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various architectural/mechanical devices and systems to achieve optimum life span of equipment.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lubrication of bearings and pumps.
- Checking, cleaning and replacing of air filters, adjusting thermostats, twice annually, in all residence rooms.
- Aligning pumps, fans and adjusting and replacing drive belts.
- Repacking pumps and valves.
- Cleaning and replacing screens and strainers.
- Checking, adjusting, repairing and replacing leaking taps, valves and flush meters, unplugging toilets and drains.
- Adjusting building clocks and timers, including lighting and HVAC as required, including promptly changing to and from daylight savings time when due.
- Checking, adjusting and minor repairs to furniture.
- Cleaning and unplugging roof and gutter drains; including mains, branches, and risers.
- Removal of debris from roofing systems.
- Cleaning and general housekeeping of equipment, mechanical and electrical, communications and telephone rooms.
- Performance of miscellaneous manual tasks such as hanging pictures, Bulletin Boards, Drywall jiffy poles, electrical outlets and telephone towers.
- Drywall repairs and paint touch ups.
- Window repairs (closers and crank operators).
- Minor repairs to flooring systems.
- Cleaning the inside of vents or radiators.
- Light bulb and ballast replacement.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 3 or more years' experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Handyperson
- Experience with drywall installation and repairs (patching and painting)
- Experience with installation and repair of door hardware
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to hold and maintain a Reliability Security clearance.
- Bilingual in French & English an asset
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
- Working knowledge of building HVAC systems including air conditioning, refrigeration and electrical and mechanical equipment controls and systems
- Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations
- Excellent verbal and written communications.
- A team player, committed to working in a quality environment
- Ability to work in confined spaces, on a ladder or scaffold at various heights
- Bending and lifting required, lifting under 30 kgs.
- Willing to work rotating shifts (8 hour/shift) from 6:00am to 9:00 pm. No weekends.
- Participate in on-call rotation with other staff.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.