Millwright – Red Seal

Regular Full-Time
EXTERNAL AD

The District of Kitimat provides facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. We seek individuals who are collaborative, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the services we provide to our residents.

Located in Northwest BC, Kitimat is home to just over 8,000 people with a stable tax base and is experiencing growth from increased levels of industrial, residential, and commercial development. To learn more about your new home, visit https://kitimatbound.ca/move-to-kitimat/.
 
We are surrounded by mountains, rivers, oceans and parks and our staff are able to enjoy a work-life balance with backyard access to many outdoor recreational activities such as biking, hiking, golf, skiing, boating and fishing.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Operations or Deputy Director of Operations, the Millwright maintains the continued operation and preventative maintenance of building systems and related equipment in all District of Kitimat facilities.

1. Responsible for building systems of municipal buildings, plants and facilities: 
   • Determines work requirements by performing diagnostic procedures, analyzing anomalies, receiving verbal/written information, reading work orders, and consulting equipment logs/specifications and system/design drawings, repair/operations manuals, and manufacturer/ government notices.
   • Work includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, systems overhauls, repairs, installations, and calibration of building systems.
   • Performs inspection and tests for compliance with the relevant regulations, building codes, District requirements and other pertinent codes and statutes.
   • Estimates labour and parts costs of repairs. Monitors project budgets and ensures efficient use of funds.
   • Obtains adequate supply of all materials/equipment required in the course of performing duties by contacting Purchasing, Stores, or vendors/manufacturers directly.
   • Records work activities in relevant logs books after performing work on systems.
   • Directs work crews as needed to assist with work.
   • Utilizes Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to respond to and update maintenance requests.
2. The incumbent also:
   • Performs general housekeeping at all work areas.
   • Completes repair and maintenance reports and logs, including through CMMS.
   • Maintains and develops preventative maintenance programs for buildings and systems listed under Primary Responsibilities.
   • Assists with Mausoleum internments, both crypt and niche.
   • Assists with snow clearing during winter months.
   • Provides input into the preparation of relevant budgets and assists in monitoring project costs against budget.
   • Coordinates with counterpart (and CMMS) for major project works including but not limited to annual pool shutdown and absences

What do you bring with you? 

• Certification as a Red Seal Millwright
• Ability to obtain Pool Operators Certificate Levels I & II
• Ability to obtain Backflow Assembly Tester Certification
• Ability to obtain Refrigeration Basic Safety Awareness
• Driver’s license, Class 5/7N (airbrake endorsement is an asset)
• WHMIS 2015
• The skills, knowledge and formal qualifications required for this position would typically be obtained through completion of trades specific post-secondary education, with up to four years of training and experience

What do you get in return:

• Complimentary use of the District’s fantastic recreation facilities
• Relocation and rental assistance if you are moving to the area

Wage Rate:
This is a bargaining unit position with a wage rate of $49.17 per hour.

Application Information 
At the District of Kitimat, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve, establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. Indigenous applicants, people of colour,all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you on arranging an accommodation where possible that is suitable for your abilities.

The District of Kitimat has been approved by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner to implement an equity enhancing Special Program, to give hiring preference to qualified candidates who self-disclose that they are Indigenous. If you are Indigenous, you are encouraged to state that in your application.

To apply for this position, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4:30 pm, September 14, 2024.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
 
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