Building Maintenance Mechanic PSACK (term up to 6 months)

Sotera Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Ottawa is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to be responsible for repairs and alterations to building systems. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 education and 5 years of building maintenance experience, especially in HVAC systems. This role requires compliance with safety standards as a Nuclear Energy Worker, with duties including inspections and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years building maintenance experience.
• Competence in at least one relevant building maintenance trade, particularly HVAC and ventilation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of building structural conditions.
• Repair and maintain production/non-production ventilation systems.
• Perform grounds keeping tasks as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Strong documentation skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Overview

Be responsible for temporary and permanent repairs and alterations to building interiors and exteriors, and building systems.

This position is deemed a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). A Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) is defined by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a person who is required, in the course of the person’s business, or occupation in connection with a nuclear substance or nuclear facility to perform duties in such circumstances that there is a reasonable probability that the person may receive a dose of radiation that is greater than the prescribed limit for the general public (1 mSv per year for the whole body).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular routine inspections of building structural conditions and keeps proper documentation
• Perform grounds keeping tasks and other related duties as required
• Repair and perform routine maintenance of production / non-production ventilation systems

Qualifications

• Normally a Grade 12 education with 5 years building maintenance experience
• Competence in at least one relevant building maintenance trade required; emphasis will be placed on experience with HVAC and ventilation systems

Skills and Competencies

• Must work well in a team environment
• Communicate effectively
• Able to establish good rapport with customers both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining and following quality programs, systems and procedures necessary to assure Nordion of ISO / GMP
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to use various measuring instruments, hand tools and machine tools
• Able to work under minimum supervision

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work the required shift(s), overtime and on-call
• Climb ladders
• Wear a respirator for potentially several hours at a time
• Work in proximity to asbestos on a rare basis. This work is well controlled and strict work procedures / personal protective equipment are to be followed / used. As part of Nordion’s Asbestos Management Program the candidate will be followed on a routine basis by the Occupational Health Physician

Training Required

Training Required: Must complete all required training and certification as a Nuclear Energy Worker