2600002195 - Maintenance Technician - Mech/Trades

CUPE

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Mech/Trades (subsequent)

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Mechanical/Trades

Program: Engineering & Infrastructure

Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $33.600 - $35.200 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600002195

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Accountable to the Manager, Engineering, the Maintenance Technician performs a multitude of preventative maintenance tasks ensuring the smooth operation of Lakeridge Health facilities and plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• Inspecting and repairing of equipment and systems including directly assisting with all trade functions;
• Responsible for specialized projects, renovations and construction trade work utilizing their certified multi-skilled expertise;
• Performing programmed maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures including; inspection, calibration, adjustment, repairing or replacing components;
• Replacing burned out lights;
• Maintaining HVAC systems and associated equipment;
• Performing routine maintenance such as service plumbing, inspecting/adjusting pumps and motors, maintaining equipment logs while troubleshooting problems with architectural finishes, piping systems, electromechanical equipment, assisting in service of refrigeration equipment, procuring supplies, building exterior, fabricating metal;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year diploma program in building systems maintenance, such as Building Systems Engineering Technician (BTS);
  
  

Skills

• Expert knowledge of equipment repairs, utilizing power tools such as (but not limited to); drills (hand and pedestal), grinders (hand and pedestal), wire brushes and band saws;
• Proven experience with interpreting blue prints , building automation systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, clutches, brakes and lubrication;
• 3-5 years of experience with various types of flooring and ceiling installation;
• Ability to understand and assist with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
• Ability to erect work platforms and scaffolding;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to ensure good working relationships;
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment, preferred;
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction within a team environment;
• Physically capable of bending, stooping, crawling, walking, climbing stairs, pushing and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrates and understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff, patient and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service in this area.
  
  

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.