Shift Engineer/ Building Operator

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 160,736,000 - 186,767,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Stationary Engineer/Building Operator to maintain hospital infrastructure equipment across central utility plant and mechanical rooms.

You will operate boilers, HVAC units, and generators, inspect and repair piping systems, and record readings in logbooks. You will perform chemical testing on boilers, manage water treatment, and conduct daily rounds, while ensuring safety protocols and proper PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OHSA and required safety training.
• 4th Class Stationary Engineer license or higher.
• Experience with HVAC, life-safety systems and building infrastructure equipment.
• Willingness to perform a variety of duties per assignment.
• Strong communication skills with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as steam boilers, generators, HVAC units and related systems.
• Inspect, repair, and replace pipes and heating, water and drainage systems.
• Record readings from equipment in the logbook.
• Perform chemical tests on boilers and water treatment processes.
• Clean or change filters as required.
• Inspect and perform routine duties in patient rooms and operating rooms.
• Conduct daily or nightly rounds of equipment and systems and log readings.
• Clean, lubricate, and check belts, steam traps, and pumps.
• Provide after-hours maintenance when facilities are closed.
• Participate in departmental training (Lock Out/Tag Out and safety talks).
• Assist in snow removal and applying salt and sand as needed.
• Ensure PPE is properly used and maintained.

Skills

OHSA knowledge

Communication skills

Reading/writing instructions

Versatility in duties

HVAC/building systems experience

Education

4th Class Stationary Engineer license or higher

Trade/vocational school graduate

Building Operators Technician course preferred

Job description

What you will do:

The O&M Stationary Engineer/Building operator is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Hospital infrastructure equipment This includes areas in and out of the Central Utility Plant and Hospital mechanical rooms.

Reporting Relationship

The O&M Stationary Engineer reports directly to the Operations Manager while the Chief Engineer will guide you through building operations and the Technical Safety Authority regulations and codes.

How you will do it:

• Operateand maintainall mechanical equipment such as steam boilers, generators, H.V.A.C units and other related building equipment and systems.
• Inspect, install, repair, and replacepipes, fittings, and maintainheating,water and drainage systems
• Record readings from equipment in the logbook
• Performchemicaltests on boilers, heating, water softeners, and applies chemicals as needed
• Cleanand changefilters as required
• PerformInspectionsand minor repair duties on all floor levels which include , patient rooms and Operating Rooms
• Perform Inspections androutine duties in the mechanical rooms
• PerformDaily or Nightly rounds of equipment and systems and recordreadings on the Rounds Cards
• Clean, lubricate, and checkbelts, steam traps, and pumps
• Performall maintenance duties throughout the Hospital after hours and on weekends when the Facility Maintenance Department is closed
• Participatein all departmental training programs including but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out, but all other JCCLP Safety Toolbox talks.
• May shovel snow, and spread salt and sand to assist snow removal contractor
• Ensurepersonal protective equipment is properly utilized and maintained
• Actively participatein all Hospital Codes (either tests or real) directly related to Facility Maintenance involvement

What we look for:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required)
• 4thClass Stationary Engineer or above
• Graduate of a trade or vocational school is an asset (Electrician, Plumber, Gasfitter)
• Graduate of a Building Operators Technicians course is preferred
• Previous experience in a large institution working with HVAC, Med Gas, Life Safety systems, and other infrastructure equipment
• Ability to perform a variety of duties according to specific assignments
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff and patients
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instruction

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch to make repairs or installations, or to gain access to pipes.
• Near-visual acuity.
• Subject to noise and heat from machinery.

Pay Range: $39.39- $43.37 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional

candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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