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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB

Skilled Trades and Labour

Experienced

Full-time

$31.31 / hour

Competition Number: #001-26.27

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Closing Date: July 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM

CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton| On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 - 4:00 or four 10-hour shifts | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

The nature of the work will vary depending on the task and may be in or out of doors under varying conditions. The work will often be done in association with other trades in and around moving and electrical equipment. Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, and work from ladders or in cramped quarters and often dirty quarters.

Salary: $31.31 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Central Heating Plant (CHP) Superintendent, the Industrial Mechanic is skilled maintenance and construction work in the Industrial Mechanic trade at the Journeyperson level.

Perform maintenance and repairs on building and heating plant mechanical equipment, including compressors, fans, diesel or gasoline generator sets, air handling equipment, boiler fuel feed equipment, and cafeteria/kitchen equipment. Weld materials not associated with pressure vessels. Perform maintenance and repairs on various Capital Planning & Operations mechanical equipment. Investigate and mitigate equipment failures in the CHP and steam distribution/condensate system. Prepare job estimates as to the nature and quantity of materials and labour required. Supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers. Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite an assigned task. Assist Superintendent and participate in the coordination, development, and maintenance of CHP lockout program, and any other program requested by the Superintendent. Apply safety precautions, as may be required, to ensure minimum hazard to self and others. Care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment. Perform other related duties as required.

What You Bring

Formal basic education as required by the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour to meet Journeyman standards for the Industrial Mechanic Trade. Must possess valid, current licenses to practice the Industrial Mechanic Trade. Minimum three (3) years of experience at the Journeyperson level in the Industrial Mechanic Trade with a concentration on maintenance projects.

Additional Strengths

Familiar with the National Building Code and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act as they apply to the Industrial Mechanic Trade. Willingness to adapt to new maintenance techniques, standards, technologies and equipment. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, and diagrams.