5th Class Power Engineer jobs

Libertyeco Inc. | Alberta School Facilities

About the Opportunity

Libertyeco Inc. is hiring Building Operators / Facilities Maintenance Technicians to operate and maintain school facilities across Alberta.

We are looking for hands-on, safety-minded individuals who enjoy troubleshooting, understand mechanical systems, take pride in their work, and are comfortable taking ownership of building operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Operator, a 5th Class Power Engineer looking to grow, or a 4th Class Power Engineer seeking a stable facilities career with a growing Alberta company.

As a Building Operator, you will help keep our school facilities safe, comfortable, efficient, and reliable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct regular building and mechanical-room inspections
• Operate boilers and pressure equipment within the limits of your certification
• Monitor boiler temperatures, pressures, flow, and operating performance
• Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, expansion tanks, and heat exchangers
• Monitor hydronic and glycol heating systems
• Operate and monitor HVAC equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Review BAS alarms, schedules, temperatures, humidity, and equipment status
• Investigate equipment alarms and identify the underlying cause
• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, valves, pumps, controls, and related equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine equipment servicing
• Respond to heating, cooling, plumbing, lighting, and building comfort concerns
• Identify developing equipment issues before they become major repairs
• Perform minor mechanical and building repairs within your qualifications
• Assist electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, HVAC technicians, and controls technicians
• Coordinate and monitor specialized contractors when required
• Assist with seasonal equipment start-up and shutdown
• Complete electronic work orders, inspections, and maintenance records
• Verify contractor work
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional mechanical rooms
• Communicate professionally with school staff, management, contractors, and service providers
• Participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation as required

Equipment & Systems

Our facilities include a wide range of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems, including:

• Boilers and pressure equipment
• Hydronic and glycol heating systems
• Pumps and circulating systems
• Plate heat exchangers
• Expansion tanks
• Domestic hot-water systems
• Air handling units
• Rooftop HVAC equipment
• Exhaust and ventilation systems
• Heating and cooling coils
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motors, valves, dampers, and actuators
• Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC)
• Honeywell and similar BAS platforms
• BACnet controls
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical and lighting systems
• Water-treatment and filtration equipment
• Fire and life-safety systems within the operator's scope
• General building systems

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Valid Alberta 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Practical knowledge of building mechanical systems
• Experience with boilers and HVAC equipment
• Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use computers, tablets, email, and electronic work-order systems
• Ability to read equipment manuals and technical information
• Strong safety awareness
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel between assigned facilities as required
• Ability to participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation

Because this position involves working in school facilities, successful candidates must provide satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience or qualifications would be considered an asset:

• Alberta 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Previous Building Operator experience
• School, hospital, institutional, or commercial facility experience
• HVAC experience
• Hydronic heating experience
• Boiler troubleshooting experience
• Building Automation System experience
• Honeywell BAS/EBI experience
• Niagara or BACnet experience
• Gasfitter experience
• Plumbing or pipefitting experience
• Electrical experience
• VFD and motor troubleshooting experience
• Water-treatment experience
• Fire and life-safety knowledge
• CMMS/work-order system experience
• Journeyperson or apprentice trade experience

What We Offer

At Libertyeco, we believe skilled people should be treated like skilled people.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Stable and consistent work
• Diverse and interesting school facilities
• Hands-on experience with modern boilers, HVAC, and building-control systems
• Technical training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to expand your mechanical, HVAC, and BAS knowledge
• Support from experienced tradespeople, Power Engineers, and engineering personnel
• Opportunities for additional training and certification
• Career advancement opportunities as our facilities portfolio grows
• A respectful and professional workplace
• An environment where practical ideas and problem-solving are encouraged
• Building operations
• Boilers and pressure equipment
• HVAC systems
• Building Automation Systems
• Mechanical maintenance
• Facility troubleshooting

Preferred Certification: Alberta 4th Class Power Engineer

www.libertyeco.ca

Pay: $35.00-$48.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Work Location: In person