Facility Technician

**Company Bio**

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

**Position Summary**

**Facility Technician, Facilities Management**
Your goal in this position is to support meeting the Ministry of Health’s standards and adhere to processes that offer the families, patients, and staff a comfortable and safe environment. You will maintain building equipment and participate in the preventative maintenance program within the hospital. You also have good written, verbal and interpersonal skills. You have the ability to complete tasks assigned and to work independently. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

**On a practical level, you will**
- Help in conducting all fire drills and other emergency code drills
- Able to do minor electrical, plumbing, and major mechanical work
- Trouble shoot and diagnosis of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment
- Able to complete minor flooring, wall repair and painting
- Work safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety standards

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 completion
- Certificate in Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical, from any Community College
- Minimum 3 years in maintaining building equipment and repairs, must have own basic hand tools
- Bilingualism in French/English an asset

**What We Offer**

**Working at NYGH** means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position with 75 hours bi-weekly, 8 hour shifts, Day shifts, in the Facilities Management department at all sites. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca #LI-BR1

**How to Apply**

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**Closing Statement**

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.