Stationary Engine Mechanic - Maintenance

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Hiring Unit:
Powerhouse Unit - Downtown Campus

Position Summary:
Reporting to the immediate supervisor, the thermal power plant manager or their replacement, the maintenance attendant is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and instruments related to their activities. The incumbent is also responsible for the daily maintenance of all air conditioning and refrigeration machines in the plant.

Qualifications:
Hold a 2nd class steam and B refrigeration fixed machinery mechanic certificate issued by the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec.

Additional Details:

• Status: Permanent, Full-time
• Allowances: Premium of $5/hour 
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• Meal period: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• The incumbent will be required to wear a mask and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated areas.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days (if eligible)
• Two (2) floating holidays (if eligible)
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day (if eligible)
• Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible)
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 1 (qualifier) on a scale of 1-4.

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$38.4938.75 (Full time)Ferrier BuildingManager Powerhouse2026-12-14