Technician, Building Envelope and Disaster Recovery

at  University of Ottawa

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of all building envelopes including roofs, curtain walls, coverings and foundations. This position also assist the Unit Head in the management of post-disaster services.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Handle call centre requests related to building envelopes and services after serious incidents.
• Determine the nature and extent of work required, set priorities, and manage operations internally or hire external contractors. Conduct frequent repairs with specialized materials and tools. Move about frequently to oversee situations requiring immediate attention.
• Work on the front line, managing contractors, determining equipment required and setting out a series of actions in the event of an incident. Conduct daily monitoring until the incident is under control.
• Conduct on-site visits with all types of contractors (general contractors and specialists in masonry, roofing, glazing, painting, etc.) to explain the scope of required work and obtain their bids.
• Conduct visual or destructive inspections of buildings using specialized tools and materials. Report observations to section head and enters information in the maintenance management application.
• Coordinate work in accordance with requirements, provide necessary explanations and clarifications, and reports delays or problems experienced before and during work. Coordinate work of various tradespeople.
• Conduct construction site inspections and intervene when work design or execution is deficient, as well as when there are health or safety issues.
• Take on section head’s daily activities when the latter is absent.