ELECTRICIAN Full-time Job

• Posting Period: 26-July-2024 to 09-Aug-2024
   

• Location	Shift
  Nashdene Yard – 70 Nashdene Rd. Scarborough, ON, M1V 2V2	Mon - Fri 6am-2pm
  Kipling Yard – 441 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 5E7	Mon - Fri 6am-2pm

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Major Responsibilities:
 

• Performs skilled tasks in installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of interior and exterior wiring systems, transformers, switching equipment, relays, motors, lights and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment for City facilities and parks.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, connects and tests electrical/electronic systems/equipment
• Prepares sketches and specifications, maintains accurate records, requisitions materials, and completes written reports by hand or computer (as directed).
• May oversee the work of contractors and provides work direction and training to other staff to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Receives daily work orders and organizes work in order to complete in an expeditious manner, including determining the necessary materials and equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of tools/equipment and is responsible for their maintenance
• Performs a variety of skilled work not requiring the services of other licensed trades
• Travels to various work locations and operate pickup, van, aerial tower and/or lifts, overhead hoisting devices and other vehicles requiring up to a "DZ" provincial license, for repair; installation and maintenance of electrical systems in facilities and parks.
• Performs work in adverse work environments, including year round outdoor conditions, confined space using appropriate safety devices and procedures.
• Contacts governing authorities to obtain permits, inspections, disconnects and reconnects.

 

 

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Must possess and be able to maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician in accordance with the regulations enforced in the Province of Ontario. (Ont. Reg. 32, Class 309A (Electrical).
2. Considerable experience in a wide range of electrical systems including maintenance, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of interior and exterior wiring systems, transformers, switching equipment, relays, motors, lights and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
3. Must possess or be in the process of obtaining and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "DZ" Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements. The DZ License must be obtained prior to the commencement of employment.

 

You must also have:
 

• Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of electricity and good working knowledge up to 600 volt equipment and circuits, including polyphase circuits.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, building and electrical codes, and all regulations that apply to this work.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair work relating but not limited to electrical/electronic components of heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation systems.
• Ability to read plans and make sketches.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with public, staff, and external agencies/service providers.
• Must have computer skills or agree to be trained and be able to apply the needed skills.
• With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate heights, dust, noisy and odorous conditions and be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in confined space and have knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Must be able to work from an aerial device (tower and/or lift).
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.