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About the Role
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic 1 to support the safe and reliable operation of ROM's mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems during overnight, weekend, and statutory-holiday hours. This role is essential to protecting ROM's collections, building infrastructure, and occupants during hours when fewer staff are onsite.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general building systems, including minor electrical work.
- Support the safe operation, daily inspections, and testing of ROM's boiler and refrigeration plant.
- Respond to mechanical breakdowns, leaks, alarms, and building emergencies, taking immediate action to isolate, contain, and repair faults.
- Monitor temperature, relative humidity, and building system performance in galleries and collections storage areas.
- Conduct regular inspections of mechanical rooms, plant facilities, galleries, and public spaces.
- Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders, maintaining accurate records through ROM's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Provide technical and operational support for overnight events, film shoots, and after-hours programming.
- Support monitoring, maintenance, and emergency call-outs at ROM's off-site storage facilities.
- Follow established health and safety procedures and coordinate with maintenance teams to maintain continuous building operations.
Requirements
- Valid Ontario Fourth-Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification (or higher) issued under O. Reg. 219/01 (Operating Engineers) is considered an asset.
- A relevant skilled-trade Certificate of Qualification, such as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A/313D), Plumber (306A), Industrial Electrician (442A), or Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A), is strongly preferred.
- BES (Building Environmental Systems, Class I/II), Ontario 4th class certification, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
- A minimum of three to five (3–5) years of skilled experience maintaining and repairing mechanical and building systems in a commercial, institutional, or similarly complex environment.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, including familiarity with building automation systems (BAS), controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical problems independently, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and respond effectively to urgent operational situations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills, including comfort using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Valid WHMIS, Standard First Aid/CPR, and Working at Heights certification, or the ability to obtain these before starting.
- Gas Technician (G2/G3) and Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certifications are assets.
- Experience working in a museum, heritage facility, healthcare institution, or another environment requiring careful control of building conditions and protection of sensitive assets is an asset.
- International applicants with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Mechanical systems maintenance
- Plumbing systems maintenance
- HVAC systems maintenance
- Building systems maintenance
- Minor electrical work
- Boiler and refrigeration plant operation
- Troubleshooting
- Emergency response
- Environmental monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- Controls
- Health and safety procedures
- Lockout/tagout
- Confined-space entry
- Working at heights
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Record-keeping skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time permanent
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Ontario Fourth-Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification (or higher)
- Skilled-trade Certificate of Qualification (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, Plumber, Industrial Electrician, or Industrial Mechanic Millwright)
- BES (Building Environmental Systems, Class I/II)
- Ontario 4th class certification
Salary/Compensations
- $37.32 CAD/hourly
Benefits
- 100 percent premium-free benefits for individuals and families (for permanent and full-time contract positions, conditions apply)
- Health spending account
- Flexible working options (varies by position)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-matched Defined Benefit pension plan
- Parental leave top-up to 95 percent of salary for 17 weeks
- Free ROM membership (for permanent full-time and part-time staff)
- Discounts to over 200 attractions through Attractions Ontario
About the Company
- Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually and ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America.
- ROM is dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement.
- As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens.
- ROM is committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
- ROM seeks passionate and dynamic team members who embody its mission and values to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums.
Equal Opportunity
- At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
- We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process.