Shift Engineer/ Building Operator

Johnson Controls; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Kelowna General Hospital is seeking a Shift Engineer/Building Operator to maintain and repair hospital infrastructure, including central utility plants and mechanical rooms. You will operate boilers, HVAC units, and life-safety systems, perform inspections, tests, and routine maintenance, with after-hours support as needed.

The role requires knowledge of health and safety regulations, a 4th Class Stationary Engineer or higher, and experience in a large facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
• 4th Class Stationary Engineer or higher.
• Trade or vocational school background is an asset (Electrician, Plumber, Gasfitter).
• Building Operators Technician course is preferred.
• Experience in a large institution with HVAC, Med Gas, Life Safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hospital mechanical equipment (steam boilers, generators, HVAC units).
• Inspect, repair, and replace pipes and heating, water and drainage systems.
• Record readings in logbooks and Rounds Cards.
• Perform chemical tests and apply chemicals as needed.
• Clean/replace filters; inspect mechanical rooms and patient areas.
• Perform daily/nightly rounds and report readings.
• Maintain PPE usage and safety protocols.
• Support after-hours and weekend maintenance as required.
• Participate in safety trainings and codes.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

4th Class Stationary Engineer or above

Trade or vocational school graduate

Building Operator Technician course

Job description

## Shift Engineer/ Building OperatorApply: Kelowna-British Columbia-Canada: Full time: Posted Today: WD30281682**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:*** Operate and maintain all mechanical equipment such as steam boilers, generators, H.V.A.C units and other related building equipment and systems.* Inspect, install, repair, and replace pipes, fittings, and maintain heating, water and drainage systems* Record readings from equipment in the logbook* Perform chemical tests on boilers, heating, water softeners, and applies chemicals as needed* Clean and change filters as required* Perform Inspections and minor repair duties on all floor levels which include , patient rooms and Operating Rooms* Perform Inspections and routine duties in the mechanical rooms* Perform Daily or Nightly rounds of equipment and systems and record readings on the Rounds Cards* Clean, lubricate, and check belts, steam traps, and pumps* Perform all maintenance duties throughout the Hospital after hours and on weekends when the Facility Maintenance Department is closed* Participate in 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* Ensure personal protective equipment is properly utilized and maintained* Actively participate in 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)* 4th Class 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