Building mechanics trainee

Who is Jenaco?

People passionate about what builds us up. Specialized in pipping systems, our company offers turnkey support for a comprehensive range of building mechanical services.

From plumbing to hydronic heating, natural gas to radiant flooring, you can rely on our experts to advise you on the best ecological practices. Comfort, safety, and energy efficiency – we guarantee your peace of mind.

Our extensive portfolio extends to residential, heavy, industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

What is it like to work for Jenaco?

At Jenaco, we collaborate in an environment of trust, where each individual brings their added value to the table. Whether on-site or in the office, we work together in mutual support to help everyone achieve their aspirations while striving for long-term success. Being part of our organization also means being a valued member of our close-knit team.

At Jenaco, we prioritize the well-being of our people.

Required skills

Resourceful, team player, interest in building mechanics and construction, interpersonal skills.

Your role

“Provide technical and administrative support to the site foreman and project manager.

Main responsibilities :

Technical support :

• Study, analyze and master various technical project documents, such as plans and specifications;
  
• Participate in providing solutions for the various technical problems encountered on site;
• Process and follow up QRI requests, keep TQC plans up to date, etc;
• Take quantities from drawings and on site for directives, extras and other requirements (take-off);
• Coordinate and document piping tests (reports, photos, approvals with customer or engineers), monitor test progress and send documentation to customer.
  
  Quality control :

• Organize checklists for various project stages (roughing, finishing, etc.)
• Check the installation of mechanical equipment, finishing equipment, baths and showers and other elements for compliance with plans (e.g.: correct pump installed in the right place).
• Ensure that specialties (valves and others) are installed correctly.
  

Work coordination :

• Coordinates delivery of special equipment to site (pumps, exchangers, chillers, etc.).
  
• Follow up on equipment deliveries a few weeks before scheduled delivery dates.
• Ensures that the project buyer is aware of upcoming milestones to ensure that stock is with the supplier.
• Coordinates plumbing and piping plans with the project's structural and architectural elements, as well as with other electro-mechanical subcontractors;
• Prepare and attend project coordination meetings with various site stakeholders;
• Assist the site superintendent and project manager in tracking changes to plans,
  
  Administrative support :

• Ensures daily return of site documents to the office: packing slips, time sheets, daily reports, work orders, ect.
  
• Supports foreman with work orders
• Supports the project manager for monthly invoicing and invoicing of directives.
• Supports the foreman in his interactions with the general contractor: weekly meeting, coordination meeting, etc.
• Coordinates missing items (B/O) and delivery errors with the buyer.
• Coordinates deliveries of finishes and other equipment with the office
• Ensures with foreman that all returnable materials are returned as quickly as possible.
  
  Monitoring work progress :

• Take photos of all stages of work on each floor and record them on the network as we go along.
  
• Take photos of sensitive items with the customer (cleaning, broken equipment, etc.) to protect our interests.
• Make regular rounds to document work progress
  
  Work compliance :

• Manage deficiency lists: read them, have them corrected, return signed and commented lists.
  
• Document corrections with photos.
• Manage specialized consultants: seismic, chemical treatment, balancing to ensure receipt of certificates and reports.”

Requirements

Be studying mechanical or construction engineering or have a DEC in building mechanics.

Your advantages

• Have completed a DEC in building mechanics
• Valid driver’s license and owns a vehicle
• ASP Construction Course

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee wellness program
• Continuing education program

About us

Jenaco is known, in particular, for its approach that focusses on respecting and valuing its human capital. Everything possible is done to enable all employees to reach their full potential. Employees are encouraged to show initiative and to think outside the box. The company is well known in the industry for its collaborative approach. It also initiated the Share to Build Symposium Day and has created scholarships to promote research in construction management.