Electrician

Housing Services Inc (hsi)

hsi solutions (Housing Services Inc.) is a major provider of construction, maintenance and call centre solutions to property managers and owners. We bring success to our customers by embracing the values of quality customer service, “value for money”, integrity, innovation and diversity. Our employees are committed to providing cost-effective, timely and reliable housing services, and are continuously challenged to improve our processes and standards. hsi solutions provides service to over 60,000 units in over 350 developments throughout Ontario.

Electrician

File#:	TCH#12HSE13
Salary:	$33.05 per hour (40 hours/week)
Location:	35 Carl Hall Road, Unit #3
Division:	hsi solutions
Class:	TCEU Local 416
Unit:	Mechanical & Electrical Services
Positions Available:	2

hsi solutions (Housing Services Inc.) is a leader in facilities management in the multi-residential and institutional markets. We integrate people, place, process and technology to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our client's assets. The key to our success is in delivering a customer focused experience geared at cost-effective solutions that simplify operations. Our strength is our employees who are committed to providing quality services to our clients and their customers.

hsi solutions provides service to over 80,000 units in Ontario.

hsi solutions is a subsidiary corporation of Toronto Community Housing (TCH).

Responsibilities:

• Maintains, installs and repairs wiring systems, transformers, switching equipment, relays, motors, controls and electrical distribution systems and equipment, primarily of a commercial and industrial nature

• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools

• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components

• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes

• Advises management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous

• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system

• Maintains current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations

• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes

• Directs and trains workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

• Prepares sketches or follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes

• Uses a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps

• Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors

• Performs business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment

• Repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to
install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

• Places conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes

• Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications

• Fastens small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets

• Performs physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects

• Provides preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services

• Provides assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles

• Provides daily records of materials used and work performed

• Prepares sketches, diagrams, materials lists and specifications for installation work

• Provides routine work direction to other employees

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed in the Province of Ontario as a Maintenance/Construction Electrician (Ontario Reg. 32 Class 309A or R.R.O. 1970 as amended by 78-71) or as an Industrial Electrician (License 442A, Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990)

• Considerable experience in a wide variety of electrical work as it applies to facilities and process equipment such as overhead cranes, industrial lighting, fire protection systems, HVAC, gas detection systems, conveyors, etc.

• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and be able to maintain same plus meet City driving requirements in order to operate a service truck

• Ability to operate a forklift truck and scissor lift

• Ability to work from heights and to work in confined spaces

• Ability to work outside normal working hours including weekends and to report to call-outs

• Strong ability to diagnose, locate and correct problems

• Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of electricity including poly phase circuits

• Ability to use a computer for information retrieval and/or data input

• Must have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Must be willing to update skills and take training required to meet Trade and City standards

• Ability to work from sketches and blue prints

• Good knowledge of Low Voltage and High Voltage up to 600 volts for equipment and circuits

Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, sexual minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal persons.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to human.resources@torontohousing.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications must be received by February 28, 2012 at:

Human Resources Division
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
931 Yonge Street 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2H2
Fax: (416) 981-4260
E-mail: Human.Resources@torontohousing.ca

Posting Date: February 16, 2012