MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST (DDC Technician)

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Invites applications for the position of:

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST / DDC Technician

Temporary, Full-Time (dayshift)

SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Technologist reports to the Assistant Director of Operations, and the Mechanical Trades Supervisor and is responsible for the proper functioning of Digital Direct Control Systems.

DUTIES:

• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains D.D.C. systems at district sites; assists HVAC Mechanics.
• Provides support, technical advice and training to other trades and district staff relating to use and maintenance of D.D.C. and other electronic equipment.
• Provides estimates and advice on new installations, repairs, or modifications; orders related supplies and equipment.
• Analyzes and interprets D.D.C. systems and reports to identify trends and problems; recommends solutions.
• Reads, understands, modifies, and maintains related technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints; maintains current working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
• Operates computer systems to observe and troubleshoot HVAC problems on site and remotely.
• Reports unsafe conditions; Work may to assigned in other classifications in times of emergency.
• Keeps a detailed account of work performed for the computerized costing system.
• Operates power and manual tools related to the job such as computer, drills, meters, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma (with a strong emphasis on D.D.C. Systems) from a recognized college/institution plus three years of recent experience installing, programming, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC controls and widely recognized D.D.C Systems OR five years recent experience as noted above including manufacturer's training.

A valid Class 5 BC Drivers' License.

The successful candidate works 40 hours per week (7:00am to 3:30pm) and the rate of pay is $40.77 per hour + 16% in lieu of benefits.

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We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person's unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.

This job is classed under Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.

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