Facilities Millwright

Department: Maintenance and Energy Services 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Initial Shift Assignment: Day - Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm  
Number of Positions: 1 

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Mechanical Maintenance, the Facilities Millwright is responsible for a variety of duties related to the ongoing demand maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities at the University’s Guelph campus. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Removing, repairing and rebuilding various types of pumps and fans and installing and aligning new equipment using appropriate tools and technology
• Troubleshooting systems and equipment, and making recommendations to the supervisor on the best approach for repairing or replacing existing equipment
• Repairing and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment such as hydraulic lifts, various research and animal handling equipment
• Repairing larger equipment on site, with assistance if needed
• Rigging and hoisting equipment and assisting contractors with large and/or specialized repairs
• Working with the department’s vibration analysis instrument and its associated software
• Filling out appropriate paperwork (e.g. related to equipment upkeep, work orders, time cards, etc.)
• Maintains a clean workshop and job site and assists other trades working in the same area or on the same job when appropriate
• And other associated duties as assigned

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma together with an Industrial Mechanic Millwright license (433A)
• 7280 hours of apprenticeship experience as part of the Industrial Mechanic Millwright trade certificate
• Three years of relevant experience working on related equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective working both individually and as a member of a team
• Committed to safe work practices

What Will Give You The Edge?

• Experience working in a post-secondary maintenance environment

The Facilities Millwright may be required at times to work different shifts as needed, with appropriate notice. They may be required to respond to after-hours calls as well as take training provided or arranged by the employer.

Any applicant from off campus, if selected as the successful candidate, will be expected to provide an acceptable criminal records check and vulnerable sector screening at their own expense as a condition of employment.

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10820047     
Classification: CUPE Band 7   
0-3 Month Rate: $40.28 per hour
Job Rate: $42.29 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 03/25/2026 
Close Date: 04/01/2026