3rd shift Jobs in Toronto, ON

Date Posted : 02 / 02 / 2026

Req ID : 46752

Faculty / Division : Asst VP - Operations & Services

Department : F.&S. Utilities -06

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

General Description of Class :

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Engineer and / or the Assistant Chief Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Engineer A (2nd Class Operating Engineer) in the shift operation of the Central Steam Plant, district heating system, co-generation, heat recovery installation and other campus equipment governed byTSSA regulations. The shift engineer is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all mechanical and associated equipment and services in their area of responsibility.

Typical Duties :

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job; they in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated :

• Regular rounds to check mechanical equipment and perform needed mechanical service;
• Ensures continuous efficiency of all mechanical equipment services and faculty equipment;
• Provides running maintenance by checking lube levels of compressors and adjustments to all equipment and controls;
• Answers and reacts promptly to all trouble calls or alarms from buildings during off hour and weekend shifts;
• Reviews computer printouts and alarms and takes appropriate action;
• Co-ordinates and / or assists outside contractors and University of Toronto Trades Services when work is performed during shift;
• Housekeeping : painting, sweeping floors, cleaning piping, boilers and equipment;
• Responds to off duty calls to correct emergency situations and problems; and
• Maintains daily log sheets on operating equipment and records all important events that occur during shift and
• Communicates with relief shift engineer on event issues.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience plus a Third (3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in the Province of Ontario.

Experience

Other

Work Schedule :

Rotating 8-hour shifts, 40hrs / week. Must be available for day, afternoon and night shifts (including weekends and statutory holidays)

NOTE : This is a replacement position.

Closing Date :   02 / 23 / 2026, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Hourly

Personnel Subarea : Unifor FT L2003

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :  $42.37 / hr

Job Category : Engineering / Technical