Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Operator

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional hospital is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to manage the upkeep of vital building systems, including heating and cooling. The role requires strong technical knowledge, trade certifications, and a commitment to providing excellent service in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a dedicated team that values expertise and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefit plans

Pension program with matching contribution

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience with multiple trades is preferred.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot repairs and perform preventative maintenance on the facility's mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Certificate of Qualification in a related trade

4th Class Stationary or Operating Engineer Certification

Refrigeration Operator or Oil/Gas Burner Technician Certification

Certification by Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Job description

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Facilities & Grounds

Position Status: Full-Time Permanent

Union: CUPE

Number of Positions:1

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

Type of Shifts:12 hour shifts - Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays & On-Call

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The maintenance mechanic troubleshoots repairs and performs preventative maintenance to the buildings “plant” which includes heating, cooling, ventilation, Reverse Osmosis, medical gas and the pneumatic tube equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

One or more of the following is required:

a) Certificate of Qualification in a journeyperson class as regulated by the Ontario College of Trades in a trade that is suitable to the Role and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic as described combined with a minimum of 5-years hands-on experience supporting an acute care hospital. Suitable Certificate of Qualifications include, but are not limited to Facilities Technician, Facilities Mechanic, Instrumentation and Controls Technician; or,

b) 4th Class Stationary or Operating Engineer as certified by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) combined with a minimum of 5-years hands-on experience supporting an acute care hospital;

c) Refrigeration Operator or Oil/Gas Burner Technician Class II, or higher as certified by TSSA combined with a minimum of 5-years’ experience within an industrial or institutional environment.

d) Certification by Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists combined with a minimum of 10-years’ hands-on experience within an industrial or institutional environment.

Experience with multiple trades is preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a good attendance record and meet the performance standards of the Health Centre.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of providing superior customer service when responding to routine, urgent and emergency work orders.
• Capable of working independently while prioritizing a wide variety of preventative maintenance and demand-call tasks in a fast-pace and dynamic environment.
• Experience and willingness to work with outside contractors and vendors. At times, act as the health centre’s point-of-contact with external contractors to ensure work is completed accurately, and that external workers conform to the health centre’s safety expectations.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and operating manuals.
• Capable of reviewing and interpreting portions of the Ontario Building Code that apply to assigned work orders.
• Ability to apply knowledge of WHMIS and OHSA in the work place.
• Experience using both small and large tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Fundamental computer skills, including internet browsing and searching, ability of sending, retrieving and responding to e-mail messages and accept meeting invites in Microsoft Outlook.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.