Building Operator 1

Under the supervision of the Manager, Building & Environmental Services, Building Operator 1 will be responsible for performing general trade maintenance at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. **Key Responsibilities** - Performs daily mechanical rounds on all equipment and machinery within Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, including: - Daily rounds of boilers, motors, pumps, fans and piping - Conducting minor repairs to all building infrastructure equipment - Cleaning of sink, plaster and janitor traps - Repairing and installing flooring/baseboards; ceiling, carpet and ceramic tiles; and window blinds and cranks - Basic plumbing, including repairs of toilets, sinks, washer-faucet-traps, showers, floor drains - Assists with generator test and running weekly test, including checking for oil and coolant levels. - Installing Acrovyn, wall bumpers, and whiteboards - Repair and replace lights around the building, including replacing ballast and 120v fixtures - Changing and repairing outlets and switches 120V - Assists electricians with replacing 347v ballasts - Routine checks to TV and DVD players - Perform checks and minor repairs to Code blue system, Nurses call system, Panic stations - Cleaning of terrace, including floor drains and small catch basins - Cleaning air vents, assists with cleaning of AHUs, and replacement of filters - Small repairs to the garbage compactor - Assisting with monthly fire drills - Performs general pool maintenance, including pool readings, completing necessary adjustments to water chemistry, responding to pool fouling, vacuuming, backwashing filters and minor troubleshooting for both pools. - Proactively observes and reports all items in need of possible repair, repainting, renovations, etc. - Responds to requests and emergencies on weekend and afternoon shifts and acts as main point of contact for staff to execute work orders - Responsible for communicating with staff, clients and families to resolve maintenance issues with and without supervision - Maintains shops, electrical rooms, mechanical rooms and storage areas to ensure they remain neat, clean and free of hazards - Supports with in-house renovations including painting, drywall installations, taping, mudding, hanging pictures, and moving and assembling office equipment and furniture - Participates in reviewing operating standards, policies and procedures as required - Assists with safety Building Codes, reporting immediately to the scene of any announced Code Red to assist in putting out fire, assisting clients, etc - Liaise and works with contractors and external service providers on special projects - Assists with events, including stage set up and transport, lighting, HVAC - Participates in quality improvement activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families. - Uses, maintains, and stores all hand tools safely and correctly, promptly reports any breakage or loss - Operates all equipment according to established safety procedures; promptly reports any needed repairs - Other duties as assigned **Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Three years general trades maintenance experience with skills in maintaining and repairing a wide variety of equipment and machinery, including HVAC systems - One year of experience as a pool operator or equivalent considered as an asset but not mandatory, ability to maintain therapy pool systems according to Public Health Standards - Diploma in Building Environmental Services or Systems Maintenance Technician, considered an asset. - "G" Class Ontario Driver’s License - Demonstrated ability and skills in HVAC maintenance, plumbing, pool operations - Able to work as a team member, contributing skills and ideas to provide the best possible environment for clients, their families, staff and visitors - Good interpersonal communication skills, including reading, written and spoken - High School Diploma or Equivalent. **Physical And Enviromental Demands** - Walking, climbing, carrying tools and supplies - Standing, crouching, lifting; Pushing carts; moving furniture - Interior and exterior duties - Rotating shift work, including weekends - Ladder work; aerial lift work