Boiler & Building Systems Operator
UBILD
Regina, SK, Canada
CAD 48,056.32-64,891.84 / year
Posted on Aug 29, 2025
Faculty/Department Facilities Management Unit Facilities Mgt - Operations Heating Plant Support Employee Group CUPE 5791 Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to CUPE 5791 members(NON-RESEARCH). CUPE 5791 Job Family Trade Services Category Staff Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary
Why Join Us?
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the heart of our thriving university campus? We are looking for two highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as a Boiler & Building Systems Operators in our first class rated Heating Plant.
Reporting to the Chief Engineer when assigned to the Central Heating Plant and to the Mechanical Supervisor (Preventative Maintenance) when assigned to the Utilities Maintenance Crew, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the operation and maintenance of our heating plant and auxiliary systems.
The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out assigned operating and maintenance duties within the University of Regina’s heating plant and/or Utilities Maintenance Crew. When assigned to the heating plant, the position is under the supervision of the Shift Engineer, in accordance with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the heating plant’s high pressure steam boilers, refrigeration equipment, and all associated auxiliary equipment and systems. When conditions and work load permit, this position may also be assigned to the Utilities Maintenance Crew under the supervision of the Mechanical Supervisor (Preventative Maintenance).
What You’ll Do:
Heating Plant:
Reporting to the Chief Engineer when assigned to the Central Heating Plant and to the Mechanical Supervisor (Preventative Maintenance) when assigned to the Utilities Maintenance Crew, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the operation and maintenance of our heating plant and auxiliary systems.
The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out assigned operating and maintenance duties within the University of Regina’s heating plant and/or Utilities Maintenance Crew. When assigned to the heating plant, the position is under the supervision of the Shift Engineer, in accordance with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the heating plant’s high pressure steam boilers, refrigeration equipment, and all associated auxiliary equipment and systems. When conditions and work load permit, this position may also be assigned to the Utilities Maintenance Crew under the supervision of the Mechanical Supervisor (Preventative Maintenance).
What You’ll Do:
Heating Plant:
- Assist the Shift Engineer with the operations and maintenance of the plant equipment and systems, including but not limited to locking out and tagging out of plant equipment, identifying breakdowns and repairs as appropriate, informing operating condition of the HP, etc.
- Monitor, check and log operating systems of boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment.
- Make alterations to regulate the flow of feed water, condensate and make-up water within the systems.
- Start and stop boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment.
- Clean boilers, sumps, tanks, chillers including brushing condensers and evaporator tubes, etc.
- Repack valves and pumps.
- Change filters and clean strainers on systems in the plant.
- Check, tighten and change belts on plant equipment.
- Check oil levels and change oil in plant equipment.
- Grease and lubricate plant equipment.
- Complete and record assigned preventative maintenance checks.
- Assist internal maintenance personnel and external contractor working in the heating plant.
- Sample, test and record boiler, chilled and condenser waters. Make necessary changes to chemical feed rates to maintain desired levels.
- Regenerate softener and clean RO membranes.
- Monitor fire alarm panels and plant phones.
- Perform weekly checks of all back-up equipment and alarms.
- Record chemical inventories.
- Move chemical barrels from loading dock to basement storage areas.
- Provide guidance to student operator personnel.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Utilities Maintenance Crew:
- Inspect all mechanical equipment and systems to mitigate damage and down time.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure life cycle.
- Perform monthly chemical tests to maintain integrity of distribution lines and infrastructure.
- Record meter readings for utility charges and identifying possible issues of abnormal usage.
- Maintain housekeeping in all restricted areas to maintain a high level of safe working conditions for everyone.
- Respond to emergency situations in order to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
- Maintain positive relations with all building contacts and occupants by communicating in advance.
- Make daily decisions regarding safe work strategies in private and public areas.
- Manage stock material orders, pick up and deliver supplies and record anomalies for correction.
- Asset management regarding equipment and updating information
- Monthly maintenance as per service schedules including greasing bearings, bolt tensioning, oiling motors, changing filters, cleaning equipment, changing belts, changing oil and repairing equipment.
- Assess and replace fan coil filters as required, make recommendations for large filter bank replacement.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and much more!
Join our Facilities Management team at the University of Regina and become a vital part of our mission to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment for our campus community.
Position Requirements What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- A licensed 3rd class Steam Engineer’s Certificate is preferred.
- A candidate with a Licensed 4th class Steam Engineer’s Certificate and has passed all of the 3rd class Steam Engineers Exams will be considered, but must obtain a Licensed 3rd class Steam Engineer’s Certificate within two years.
- A candidate with a Licensed 4th class Steam Engineer’s Certificate but has not passed all of the 3rd class Steam Engineer’s Exams may be considered, but will be required to pass all of the Third Class Steam Engineer’s Exams within two years.
- A candidate with a licensed 2nd class Steam Engineer’s Certificate would be hired as a Shift Engineer and be paid an annual salary $61,157.20 – $82,577.04 (Trade Services CUPE Phase 5), plus an additional market supplement of $13,871.52 annually.
- Grade 12 with Math 30B.
- One year of related experience working in a similar setting.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Good physical condition and ability to perform required operating and maintenance tasks;
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of Boilers, refrigeration equipment and associated auxiliary equipment and systems;
- Knowledge and skill in the use and operation of various tools and equipment related to plumbing, steam fitting, pipefitting, refrigeration, power engineering repairs and construction, and performing routine maintenance would be an asset;
- Knowledge of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act;
- Ability to understand and comply with University health and safety requirements, Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and all safe work procedures and practices applicable to the position;
- Ability to identify and report unsafe acts, workplace hazards, and incidents that result (or could result) in injury, illness, or environmental damage;
- Ability to work and encourage others to work and act safely;
- Ability to understand and execute written and verbal instructions and drawings accurately and effectively;
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions effectively;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
- Ability to organize workload and to work independently;
- Ability to use power and hand tools and special equipment;
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff, the general public, external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- May be required to work overtime and weekends.
- May be required to work various shifts, required to be on-call.
- Physical activity is a primary part of the job. Requires the ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work will be performed at heights, in crawl spaces, on rooftops and will include the use of ladders and powered mobile lifts.
- Work involves exposure to unusual elements such as high pressure steam, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, chemicals, hazardous materials, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment may involve exposure to potentially hazardous material and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and will include the use of protective equipment.
- Rotating shift work 24/7/365, when assigned to the heating plant.
- Assigned to an 8 hour/5 days a week schedule, when assigned to the Utility Maintenance Crew.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
08/28/2025
Job Close Date
09/10/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply — submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.