Maintenance Worker

**TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE**:_**JOIN OUR TEAM**_

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites - the Main site (Church & Bloor St), Harbour Lights and a Specialized Care Centre (Finch & McNicoll).

As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care and commitment flow to patients and staff equally, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.

**MAINTENANCE WORKER**

**TEMPORARY FULL TIME 3 MONTH CONTRACT**

**DAYS/EVENINGS/WEEKENDS**

**CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (C.U.P.E. Union)**

**Position Summary**:

- Address all maintenance requests to resolution
- Preventative maintenance of building systems, equipment and some patient support equipment
- touch base with outside contractors upon arrival and completion (on occasions) to understand work status -Heating and cooling units and the automation system operation (HVAC)
- Boiler safety checks and record keeping
- Water treatment and record keeping
- Some mechanical and electrical repairs to all equipment in the Boiler and Mechanical rooms, all freezers and refrigeration
- Safety inspections electrical and mechanical
- Some carpentry work
- Repair to Nutrition Department equipment (some)
- Fire Drills and Fire Code inspections
- Extinguisher checks and demonstrations
- Filter changes for air supply and air conditioning units
- Standing orders
- All repairs and renovations in accordance with pertaining codes, fire, plumbing, electrical etc. -Telephone installations, removal and repair
- Nurse call bell systems (limited)
- Building automation system
- Repairs and safety checks to Patient beds, Over bed tables, night tables commodes, wheel chairs, other patient Assists with setup for special events
- Other maintenance service duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 Education (equivalent or higher)
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in the field
- Trade qualifications in mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration required
- Physical ability to lift equipment and parts associated with the work at hand along with capabilities to climb ladders and meet the demands of medium to heavy physical work (at times)
- Basic computer skills
- Must have the physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the job as determined by the physical needs assessment of the position
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
- Highly motivated, compassionate individual with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced physically demanding environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong time management skills and excellent attendance record

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada
- Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $30.10-$31.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M4Y 2G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- qualification in mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration (preferred)

Work Location: In person