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Stationary Engineer Second Class

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operation and maintenance of central plant and satellite equipment for heating, cooling, and refrigeration to ensure a safe and comfortable campus environment.

Role type

Stationary Engineer Second Class (Plant Operations)

Builds

Campus heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems

Domain

Higher Education / Facility Management / Mechanical Systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Boiler operation, chiller maintenance, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC systems, building automation, plumbing systems, emergency response, regulatory compliance (Operating Engineers Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act), equipment inspection, report generation, material requisition, staff direction

Preferred skills

Strategic planning for infrastructure sustainability, training and instruction of staff, multi-trade work

Technologies

Building automation systems, boiler control systems, fire alarm systems, HVAC controls

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor utility plants, building automation, and fire systems; Perform maintenance on boilers, pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chillers, and deionizers; Inspect and maintain HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing components; Respond to emergency calls and determine appropriate courses of action; Maintain satellite equipment and ammonia-based refrigeration units; Create equipment condition reports; Provide work direction to staff in accordance with Ontario Regulation 219/01; Ensure compliance with Operating Engineers Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, and TSSA requirements.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC