Maintenance Mechanic

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Room Mechanic to join our Maintenance and Engineering team.

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Hours of Work: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends
Location: Church site (with cross site coverage based on operational needs). 
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Maintenance and Engineer
Hourly Rate: $ $34.708

Position Responsibilities:

• The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Legacy Site Hospital infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Operates and maintains all mechanic equipment such as steam boilers, compressors, generators, air conditioning, H.V.A.C units and other related building equipment and systems.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces pipes, fittings, and maintains heating, water and drainage systems.
• Documents and records readings from equipment in the appropriate log book or data bank.
• Performs chemical tests on boilers, air conditioning, heating, water softeners, and applies chemicals as needed.
• Cleans and changes filters as required
• Performs routine repair duties in the kitchen, C.S.R, and Operating Room
• Performs routine duties in the mechanical rooms
• Performs Daily or Nightly rounds of equipment and systems and records readings on the Rounds Cards
• Cleans, lubricates, and checks belts, steam traps, and pumps
• Performs all maintenance duties throughout the Hospital after hours and on weekends when the Maintenance Department is closed
• Participates in all departmental training programs including but not limited to, Asbestos Awareness and Lock Out/Tag Out
• Ensures personal protective equipment is properly utilized and maintained
• Actively participates in all Hospital Codes (either tests or real) directly related to Engineering & Maintenance involvement.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Building Environmental Systems I or II program, Facilities or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic program, or education in a related field 
• Previous experience in a large institution working with HVAC, Med Gas, Life Safety systems, and other infrastructure equipment is , preferrably in a healthcare hospital setting
• Fourth class stationary engineer is an asset
• Ability to perform a variety of duties according to specific assignments
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff and patients
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record 
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instruction

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.