Location : McMaster University Medical Centre
Status : Regular Full-Time
Rate: $38.3216 Hourly
Unit Summary
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research. We focus daily on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. As the largest employer in the Greater Hamilton region, we play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. As part of Hamilton Health Sciences Engineering Department is an integral part of the support services, providing facilities maintenance services to all buildings, wards and departments. (General, JHCC, JCC, St. Peters, WLMH and McMaster Children’s Hospital sites.) The Engineering staff is comprised of numerous and varied trades, including Stationary Engineers in the power plant, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Carpenters, Painters, etc. all contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. The department’s goals can best be summarized as SERVICE EXCELLENCE.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Co-generation/Building Operator is responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, shutdown and start up, chemical treatment, operational checks and testing of all Power Generation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, instrumentation, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, computer and associated equipment, controls and systems in accordance with corporate, unit and departmental goals and objectives, policies and standards. While the Operator is responsible for all functions in accordance with duties defined in the job description for the Co-generation/Building Operator, the primary focus will be preventive and demand maintenance of all of the Co-generation Plants. May be assigned to work at any HHS site.
Schedule Work HoursRotating shifts – days/nightsQualifications
* Current Province of Ontario Stationary Engineer Third Class Certificate of Qualification
* Minimum of five years’ experience as a qualified Tradesperson
* Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair and testing of buildings with computerized building control systems for all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, instrumentation, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, computer and associated equipment, controls and systems
* Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English
* Demonstrated ability to use the tools and equipment of the trade
* Must be willing to provide own hand tools of the trade
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in areas that are cold, hot, dusty, dirty, noisy, amongst machinery, at elevated levels and have cramped quarters
* Ability to crawl, lifts heavy items, climb and work from ladders and scaffolding
* Past experience as a Cogeneration Plant Operator preferred
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
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