Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Maintenance Power Engineer (4th Class/MW5) for a multi-site, temporary FT project across Cowichan District Hospital (Duncan) and other Vancouver Island Health Authority facilities. The role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems, with travel between sites as a regular requirement.

The position requires a 4th Class Power Engineer certificate and graduation from a power engineering program, plus several years of related experience or an

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering.
• Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer.
• Three (3) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment.
• Performs trade duties at journeyman level in one or more construction trades.
• Works on demolition, renovation, and construction tasks, and may perform building system operation, maintenance and grounds maintenance.
• Carries out related administrative duties and supervises designated staff.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Deals with others effectively

Physically able

Organizes work

Operates equipment

Reads blueprints

Education

Graduation from power engineering program

4th Class Power Engineer Certification

Job description

Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5 - (236803)

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA
Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA
Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)
Cowichan Lodge/ACT (CLRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 4H2 CA
Ladysmith Community Health Centre (LCHC) - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

multi-areas

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900, 1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT Project

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.72 - $37.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

May. 31 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment. Performs trade duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of construction trade areas. Works on building demolition, renovation, and construction tasks, and may be used for building system operation, maintenance and grounds maintenance. Carries out related administrative duties and supervises designated staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering. Three (3) years recent related experience; or

an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deals with others effectively.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Organizes work.
• Operates related equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.

On call may be a requirement of this position with a 30 minute response time necessary.

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.