Maintenance Technician

**CUPE**
- Job Title:_ Maintenance Technician - Mech/Trades
- Status:_ Regular Full Time
- Department:_ Mechanical/Trades
- Program:_ Engineering & Infrastructure
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Lakeridge Health Oshawa
- Wage Schedule:_ $32.860 - $34.430 per hour
- Posting Reference:_ 2500002287 (subsequent)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable to the Manager, the Maintenance Technician performs a multitude of preventative maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for; inspection and repair of equipment and systems to include directly assisting with all trade functions. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for specialized projects, renovations and construction trade work utilizing their certified multi-skilled expertise. The Maintenance Technician is required to perform programmed maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures to include; inspect, calibrate, adjust, repair or replace components. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for replacing burned out lights; HVAC systems and associated equipment; performing routine maintenance such as: service plumbing, inspect/adjust pumps, motors, maintain equipment logs while troubleshooting, architectural finishes, piping systems, electromechanical equipment, assisting in service of refrigeration equipment, procuring supplies, building exterior, fabricating metal and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of Phase I and II of the Ontario College of Trades Facilities Technician Apprenticeship and/or other related trade certificate or diploma;
- Expert knowledge with 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 mechanical experience with blue print reading, building automation systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, clutches, brakes and lubrication;
- Significant 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 ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to ensure solid client service working relationships;
- Previous experience within a healthcare environment, preferred;
- Proven ability to work independently with mínimal 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; and
- Proven good attendance record with the ability to maintain the same standard.

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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.