Maintenance Worker III

Your Opportunity:

Health Shared Services, FM&E, is seeking a Casual Maintenance Worker III to support operations at the Gene Zwozdesky Centre (GZC). Reporting to the FM&E Manager at the GZC, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient building systems, equipment, and facility operations. This position requires flexibility to workdays or evenings, with the potential for on-call responsibilities based on operational requirements. As a Maintenance Worker III, you will perform a variety of skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities involving hospital and patient care equipment, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure. Responsibilities include performing preventative and demand maintenance throughout the interior and exterior of the facility, including seasonal grounds maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electronic components on hospital and patient care equipment, and monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC, medical air and vacuum systems, and water systems. You may also be required to coordinate and assign work to other Maintenance Worker staff to support operational priorities and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently. The primary work location will be the GZC. However, flexibility to provide support at other sites within the zone may be required in response to operational needs, emergent events, or other circumstances as directed by the FM&E Manager or Director. Our CLEAR values - Compassion, Learning, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - guide how we work together and deliver services. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates these values through a commitment to safe and reliable facility operations, continuous learning, high-quality workmanship, accountability for their work, and respectful collaboration with colleagues and site partners.

Description:

As a Maintenance Worker III, you may perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work on patient and hospital equipment and complex mechanical systems to ensure safety and efficient operation of the building systems and equipment. You may utilize your maintenance skills and experience in the performance of preventative and demand maintenance within the exterior and interior of the building. Your duties may include troubleshooting and repairing electronic components on patient and hospital equipment; monitoring, troubleshooting and performing repairs on boilers, HVAC, medical air and vacuum systems and pure water systems. In addition, you may be required to coordinate and assign work to other Maintenance Worker staff in order to meet operational requirements.

• Transition Company:
• Health Shared Services
• Classification:
• Maintenance Worker III
• Union:
• AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program:
• Facilities Maintenance & Engineering
• Primary Location:
• Gene Zwozdesky Centre (Norwood Redevelopment Project)
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 0.00
• Posting End Date:
• 20-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
• Casual/Relief
• Date Available:
• 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
• Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• Varies
• Shifts per cycle:
• Varies
• Shift Pattern:
• Days, On Call
• Days Off:
• Other
• Minimum Salary:
• $34.11
• Maximum Salary:
• $37.17
• Vehicle Requirement:
• Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education in a related field and/or one (1) year of specialized or technical training in a related field, or a 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate, as required by applicable ABSA kW rating guidelines where boiler support is necessary.

Possession of a valid driver's licence.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of one to two years of experience in building operations and maintenance, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment. Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant computerized maintenance or facility management systems. Familiarity with the safe operation of snow removal and grounds maintenance equipment. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, patients, visitors, and other service partners. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform job duties, interpret instructions, and communicate effectively. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team environment. Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds, working from ladders with arms above shoulder height when required, and performing tasks involving prolonged standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Commitment to workplace health and safety, infection prevention and control practices, and applicable site policies and procedures. Ability to demonstrate HSS CLEAR values - Compassion, Learning, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - in daily interactions, decision-making, and service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

Training and/or practical experience in HVAC systems, including the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of ventilation systems, hydronic systems & refrigeration equipment. Experience operating and troubleshooting computerized building automation/control systems. Ability to read & interpret building drawings, schematics, & technical documentation. Experience in facility operations & maintenance within a hospital/healthcare facility, or other complex institutional environment.