Controls & Refrigeration

Operations & Maintenance

Position number: EZ312

Date posted: April 30, 2026

Job details

Controls Mechanic - Controls Mechanic (Unifor)

Regular Full-Time

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

Yes

Work schedule:

38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Salary:

$44.29 per hour

Expected Start Date

May 25, 2026

Trial/Probation period:

465 hours worked

For more information please contact: Jessica Norman - Jessica.Norman@umanitoba.ca (4312766991)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

• Red Seal in Instrumentation & Controls is required.

• Red Seal in Refrigeration would be an asset.

LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma (Grade 12)

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of related experience in the HVAC field.

• Extensive knowledge of all systems presently maintained by the department.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to estimate costs of time and materials required for new installations or repairs to existing systems or equipment.

• Ability to work alone without direct supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to read blue prints, understand technical language and manuals.

• Knowledge and ability to safely and properly repair various types of controls equipment.

• Must be alert and thorough.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The work environment across the University includes high rise buildings, academic and research facilities with laboratories, libraries, lecture theatres, office spaces, residences for students and recreational space for an active staff and student population of approximately 40,000.

• Industrial spaces also exist for essential campus services including high pressure steam and high voltage electrical distribution, water storm and waste networks, as well as tunnels, confined and restricted access spaces.

• Outdoor spaces are included in the work environment and the inherent climactic conditions include winter and summer temperature variations that range from extreme cold to extreme heat.

• Most work is physically demanding and some work environments present hazards that involve safe work procedures and precautions.

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties as assigned.

• Must be able to pass required FIT assessment and related safety training. Must be able to work in awkward, confined spaces and high locations.

OTHER:

• May be required to work at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne Campus.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.

Key responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, calibrates and adjusts pneumatic, electronic and electrical controls.
• Installs and commissions new equipment.
• Investigates and diagnoses complaints re: malfunctioning of equipment used for heating, cooling, air supply, and ventilation.
• Records hours of work on work orders and daily time sheets.
• Estimates costs of time and materials required.
• Respond to refrigeration related calls when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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