Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Company Summary

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

The successful applicant will provide fire alarm system maintenance and installation services at Board locations under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor while working out of the North or South Maintenance shop from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Must have a good working knowledge of Institutional and commercial fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and wet and dry sprinkler systems. Must have experience working with electronics as it applies to interconnection between fire alarm and security and dust collection systems. Must possess good trouble shooting skills Must have experience adding and or relocating fire alarm devices and associated wiring methods. Duties will include, but are not limited to, servicing, maintaining and replacement of the aforementioned items, and other related duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities
 

• Must have a good working knowledge of Institutional and commercial fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and wet and dry sprinkler systems.
• Must have experience working with electronics as it applies to interconnection between fire alarm and security and dust collection systems.
• Must possess good trouble shooting skills.
• Duties will include, but are not limited to, servicing, maintaining and replacement of the aforementioned items
• Must have experience adding and or relocating fire alarm devices and associated wiring methods.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
 

• Registered CFAA technician in good standing
• 7 plus years related Service Truck experience in an institutional or commercial environment.
• Good working knowledge of Notifier, Simplex and Edwards fire alarm systems.
• Good working knowledge of various fire suppression systems.
• Good working knowledge of CAN ULC S524, S536, S537 and NFPA 25
• Good troubleshooting skills including ground fault tracing
• Good working knowledge of fire alarm wiring methods, experience installing and relocating devices and appropriate required wiring. ( conduit and flexible wiring)
• Valid Ontario Driver's License (Class G) and a recent driver's abstract confirming a safe driving record.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Working Knowledge of computer systems.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, to work effectively with Board personnel and outside agencies.
• Record of satisfactory on-the-job performance while employed by the Peel District School Board.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Job Reference: CBO01079

 

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