Building System Technician

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$73,343–$85,812 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems within city facilities. They must perform repairs on building environmental systems and ensure all equipment operates according to safety and performance standards.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23555 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Facility Operations Service Employment Type: 5 Full-time PermanentWork Hours: 40.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/Shift Sal & Wage Salary Information: $73,342.88 - $85,812.48 annually (2024 rates of pay)Location: 474 Elgin Street (Rotating shifts), 3505 Prince of Wales Drive (Rotating shifts), 110 Laurier Ave West (Monday - Friday w On-Call)Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Application Close: 29/10/2026JOB SUMMARY You are responsible for monitoring, controlling, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all mechanical/electrical systems for the City’s building systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 2 year college diploma in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning with CFC Certification Minimum of 5 years of related maintenance and operational experience on building environmental systems and services CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedCurrent Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate cardTSSA 4th class Operating/Power Engineer Certificate is an assetKNOWLEDGE First Aid Computers (PC based) Modern building, mechanical and electrical systems Plumbing, HVAC systems Electronic and pneumatic controls Air handling systems Welding, brazing and soldering Preventative maintenance procedures Safety procedures Municipal and Provincial Health & Safety and Fire Regulations D.D.C. Systems (Honeywell, Johnstons, Andover, Omeran and Landis & Gyr) Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems Read blueprints (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural) Work effectively with others Write simple memoranda and maintain records on log sheets Write legibly Work independently with minimal supervision Ability to conduct repairs from elevated platforms Alertness dependability, initiative Aptitude for mechanics & D.D.C. controls Good physical condition WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year college diploma in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning along with at least five years of relevant maintenance experience. A valid Ontario G class driver's license and an Ozone Depletion Prevention certificate are mandatory.