Building Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES

POSITION: TWO (2) PERMANENT PART TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SITE: KIRKWOOD PLACE - SUDBURY

HOURS: DAYS

SALARY: FROM $36.581/HOUR TO $37.360/HOUR

**Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE Local 139 Collective Agreement**

Under general supervision of the Director, Kirkwood Facilities + Support Services the Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs to NBRHC (Kirkwood Place) hospital facilities. Tasks include but are not limited to: performing day-to-day maintenance and repairs, completion of regular facility inspections and preventative maintenance plans, Installation of FFE, special projects and performing other duties as assigned within the facilities department.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Certification/Experience/Knowledge**:

- Mandatory Licensed journeyman in one or more of the following trades: Carpenter, Drywall Finisher + Plasterer, or Painter; with demonstrable experience in alternate skill sets.
- Facilities and Industrial Maintenance Certificate or the equivalent in recent/related experience
- A minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience
- Valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence
- General knowledge of building maintenance and/or general construction techniques including build form, structural envelope and general construction practices.
- General knowledge of building systems including HVAC, Life Safety, Electrical, Security, Data cabling and Plumbing considered an asset.
- General Understanding of general building code, (ie: AODA. ESA, TSSA) requirement and familiarity with asbestos legislation, WHIMIS, confined space, fall arrest and electronic door operators would be an asset.
- Job requires knowledge of blueprints, sketches and plans in order to ensure the proper layout and measurements of structures
- Job requires knowledge of relevant by-laws, codes and using manufacturer’s specifications in order to ensure the safety and efficacy of structures and systems, and to aid in determining work methods.

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Job requires good technical and verbal communication skills
- Job requires planning and organizational skills to carry out work with mínimal disruption of institution/office routines
- Physical coordination and dexterity as well as the ability to lift up to 60 Lbs.
- Experience with the use hand and power tools in order to carry out work.
- skills in setting up and working from scaffolding, step ladders, hording and dust controls and occasionally working in confined spaces
- Interpersonal skills to work effective with other department staff and other hospital employees.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to learn and operate in a fast paced, multi-functional environment where priorities change regularly.
- Basic computer/equipment skills - Outlook/Word/Excel.
- Demonstrated basic mathematical ability.
- Able to work independently and engage managers within a team. Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities within compressed time frame.
- Able to be highly versatile, organized, energized and self-motivated.
- Maintain good physical condition, ability to fulfil mobile functions within the role.
- Lifting up to 25 kg.
- Ability to act independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team
- Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
- Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization.
- Good attendance and work record required
- Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset.

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

**The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.**
- **NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, an individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.**_

**We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service pro