Maintenance Worker V/Power Engineer

Fraser Health; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional service in a nurturing environment. This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of facilities and equipment. As part of a rapidly growing organization, you will have the chance to work alongside skilled professionals committed to health and safety. With a strong focus on career growth and competitive benefits, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about maintaining a safe and efficient environment, we encourage you to apply and discover why this organization is highly recommended by its employees.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Must hold a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate recognized in B.C.
• Requires two years of relevant experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment.
• Monitor and operate the steam and hot water plant as required.
• Conduct emergency snow and ice removal for safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

2 years related experience

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $35.56 - $35.56 / hour.
Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

To learn more about our Maintenance & Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades

Detailed Overview

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair functions on buildings and equipment; operates the power plant by operating the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility.
Responsibilities

1. Monitors, maintains and repairs electrical systems and related equipment. Troubleshoots electrical circuits and makes repairs within capabilities. Maintains safe lighting throughout the entire physical plant.
2. Performs electrical and mechanical repairs to equipment and appliances such as beds, wheelchairs, autoclaves, washers, sterilizers and dryers by replacing and/or repairing items such as drive units, electric motors and control valves, changing seals and bearings.
3. Performs repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water supply lines and waste lines including unplugging of toilets, drains and plaster traps. Maintains and adjusts all domestic water systems and related equipment.
4. Monitors, maintains and repairs medical gas systems, sterilizer equipment, stills and sanitizing washers and records daily oxygen consumption.
5. Maintains and repairs building fabric such as walls, roofs, doors and windows.
6. Constructs items such as walls, doors, floors, ceilings and windows by framing, applying and finishing materials such as drywall, wood paneling and floor covering.
7. Performs plastering, painting and decorating by selecting a variety of paint, plaster and wall coverings.
8. Operates the steam and hot water plant as required by boiler and pressure vessel safety act by monitoring, adjusting and testing of related equipment and safety devices. Performs chemical treatment and assures efficient operation of the plant. Logs all technical data and records fuel readings daily.
9. Adjusts HVAC controls to keep building within specified comfortable limits.
10. Operates and assures readiness at all times of the building emergency systems such as fire alarm systems and emergency stand-by generators by performing inspections and tests. Takes appropriate action to maintain essential services during power failures and internal or external disasters.
11. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools, completes related reports and records, recommends purchase or related equipment and supplies.
12. Performs emergency removal of snow and ice from entrances, walkways and service driveways for safety of visitors and staff.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C.

Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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