Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars.  The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

The General Service Mechanic will perform service mechanic work and assist Electrical/Mechanical trades with skilled work associated with general maintenance to building apparatus, rooms, equipment and other related processes.

Qualifications

Education:
-   Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
-   Completion of post-secondary courses relating to general building maintenance and the electrical/mechanical trade, (e.g. construction blueprints & methods, basic mathematics, lubrication, fan maintenance, hydronic, HVAC)
-   Post-secondary education in related field (e.g: electrical/mechanical technician or technologist) is preferred

Professional Qualifications and Licenses:
-   Maintain a valid Ontario Drivers’ License
-   Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR

Experience:
-   At least 3 years of experience conducting general repairs or maintenance or construction work in a large commercial, industrial or institutional setting
-   Work experience related to HVAC processes is preferred

Skills, Abilities & Attributes:
-   Investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems
-   Lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively
-   Meet physical demands of the role
-   Work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision
-   Work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required
-   Perform tasks in emergency situations
-   Interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
-   Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills
-   Listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
-   Establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers
-   Dependable and co-operative
-   Ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships
-   Organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site

Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 11418, by midnight on October 31st, 2017.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.