FOREPERSON MECH ELECTRICAL & TRADES

Job ID:52398

Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate

Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Client Buildings

Work Location: Ellesmere Yard, 1050 Ellesmere, Bldg D

Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $40.08 - $43.91, and Wage Grade 79B0

Shift Information:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (8:00am to 4:30pm)

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open:1

Posting Period: 30-Jun-2026 to 15-Jul-2026

Job Summary: 

Reporting to a supervisor the incumbent will be required to direct and coordinate the activities of trades, staff and vendors engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in City of Toronto buildings.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in organizing and directing all activities within the assigned Shops facility, including the mechanical maintenance and small engine shops
• Directs and coordinates activities of Trade and other workers engaged in facility construction, electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair
• Performs field inspections of job sites with plans and checks work progress, safety, and personnel performance to ensure work complies with plans and specifications.
• Confers with departmental staff regarding necessary changes to specifications for new installations. Plans and organizes the duties and assigns staff to maintain and repair mechanical equipment to ensure it meets specified operating conditions. Checks all completed jobs to ensure satisfactory work. Monitors and records progress of projects and repair/maintenance assignments
• Receives calls for emergency maintenance regarding broken or disabled services. Determines work required and dispatches personnel to job location. Attends on site, as necessary
• Assists the Supervisor in coordinating and scheduling Facilities Operations trades personnel and/or outside contractors in daily work requests, preventive maintenance and projects
• Works in the computerized Building Maintenance Work Order system to assist in the processing of daily work requests
• May be required to provide technical input to the Supervisor for the development of contract, purchasing and budget documents
• May be required to provide direction and monitoring of contractor work
• Inspects facilities, and observes equipment to detect malfunctions and ensure proper operation of equipment
• Prepares work shift schedules and vacation schedules for Supervisors' approval
• Maintains inventory records of tools, supplies and equipment.
• Completes requisitions, as needed, to order materials. Makes emergency calls for repair and/or replacement of major items
• Maintains record of annual inspections and repairs
• Provides support to staff and monitors safety in the workplace. Provides on the job training, work direction, and instructions to staff.
• Communicates with departmental staff, outside agencies and the public, as required
• Investigates operational issues and reports findings to Supervisor
• May be required to drive City or personal vehicles as part of job function
• May be required to be on call on a rotating schedule basis 

Key Qualifications:

1. Considerable experience working with Mechanical and Electrical systems with a focus on facilities maintenance, in complex facilities with a focus on base building, construction and complex critical systems in various sites, including 24/7-hour sites
2. Experience working with Building Automation Systems (a focus on operating complex or large critical facilities that operate 24/7 is preferred)
3. Must possess a Trades Licence pertinent to this position such as electrical or plumbing, and must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades.
4. Experience using corporate software applications (i.e. MS Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
5. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's Licence – Class G and must qualify for and be able to maintain the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.

You Must Also Have:

• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Ability to use shop equipment, hand and power tools
• Ability to travel to various locations and pick up tools. 
• Ability to read and interpret sketches/maps/blueprints
• Must be able to use iPad, iPhone, laptop and PC computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Must have a working knowledge of Mechanical and Building Codes: Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, HVAC Codes and T.S.S.A.
• Extensive knowledge of operating large, complex HVAC and Building Automation Systems.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, W.H.M.I.S and the regulations that apply to this work.

A Candidate List will be established and remain in effect for three (3) months after the posted opportunities have been filled. This list will be used to fill current and any additional permanent vacancies in the posted job that become available within the posted or a different location in the  Corporate Real Estate Management Division.

Notes

• All employees are invited to apply for this position. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with Local 79 seniority or aggregate service as of the job posting closing and job offer dates.
• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.
• Assessment may include an interview, written and/or practical test. Location of assessment to be determined.
• Work location reflects what is known at the time of posting.
• An employee's reporting relationship and/or work location may change due to operational reasons and in accordance with their Collective Agreement.
• Information on preparing for City job competitions is available on the Job Opportunities website.

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