Building Operator

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto seeks a Building Operator to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for patients, families and staff. You will monitor and maintain mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance and respond to facility concerns across hospital areas.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12, a 4th class stationary engineering certificate or relevant diploma, and at least five years of experience, with strong communication, teamwork and English

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and certified engineering credentials.
• Minimum five years related experience in building operations.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and use meters.
• Strong communication and customer-service abilities.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, inspect, maintain and repair all mechanical/electrical systems
• Provide HVAC, water, sewage, pneumatic tube system and fire protection systems
• Ensure the efficient, reliable and safe operation of all building systems and equipment
• Perform operations and maintenance using your own knowledge to take corrective action

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Grade 12 education

4th class stationary eng certificate

Community college diploma in building env systems

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Building Operator will provide a safe and comfortable environment for all patients, visitors and staff within the hospital.

Shift Working Monday to Friday, Weekends and Statutory Holidays; 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Although this posting indicates an initial area of assignment and shift, the Hospital reserves the right to assign to other areas of assignment and shifts as deemed necessary.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Monitor, control, inspect, maintain and repair all mechanical/electrical systems
• Provide HVAC, water, sewage, pneumatic tube system and fire protection systems
• Ensure the efficient, reliable and safe operation of all building systems and equipment
• Perform operations and maintenance using your own mechanical/electrical knowledge and judgment to take the required corrective action

Here's What You'll Need

• Grade 12 education
• 4th class stationary engineering certificate or a community college diploma in building environmental systems
• Minimum of five years related experience
• Demonstrated general mechanical skills
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and to use instruments such as volt meters, multimeters, etc.
• Sufficient knowledge in order to troubleshoot, identify and neutralize any building systems emergency
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving-abilities and flexibility
• Ability to work in a team setting and have strong customer service commitment
• Demonstrated fluency, both verbal and written in English
• Ability to work in a fast paced physically demanding environment
• Capability of wearing all required safety equipment
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's What You'll Love

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children a Better World.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.