Journeyperson Tradesman

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022 Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for completing repairs to hospital facilities and equipment. Tasks are varied and could entail repair of dish machine, garburator, cartwash, pumps, fans, compressor, rotary equipment, piping systems, ground equipment, and diesel generators. Operation of hospital power plant including the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, medical gases, fire alarm and domestic hot water systems is an essential part of this position. Journeyman Tradesman/Plant operator is required to operate Building Automation System (BAS), perform water tests, diesel generator tests and efficiently operate chillers, boilers, cooling towers and the associated heating and cooling loops. From time to time Journeyman Tradesperson/Plant Operators may be required to perform such function as grass cutting, snow removing and others essential labour functions. You may be scheduled at the General or Birchmount campus based on departmental needs.

Requirements:

• Valid Red Seal Ontario Certificate of Qualification and/or a valid Operating Engineering license
• Previous experience working in plant operations
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak and follow directions in English
• Able to read blueprints and follow sketches and oral & written assignments
• Competent in the use of building automation systems and preventative maintenance techniques
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Physical capabilities to perform duties as outlined by the physical demands
• Demonstrates values consistent with Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Strong work ethic and commitment is required
• Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
• Highly punctual
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset:

• Knowledge of WHMIS
• A valid license in an equivalent trade
• Ability to speak another language

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