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Job Description

POSITION TITLE: BUILDING SERVICES MECHANIC
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SERVICES
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: CASUAL, TEMPORARY
WAGE RATE: $34.209 – $35.022

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager of Engineering Services, the Building Services Mechanic performs assigned operations and maintenance duties throughout the hospital facilities, according to policies, procedures, legislated codes and regulations, to support a functional, reliable, safe and comfortable health care environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ontario Certificate of Qualification as: Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Automotive Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or Carpenter or Operating Engineer or Power Engineer or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years recently demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, operation, maintenance and repair of complex building systems and equipment.
  • Relevant electrical and mechanical trade courses and/or manufacturer training.
  • General knowledge of other building trades and ability to work with hand and power tools to perform a variety of tasks.
  • Ability and willingness to continually upgrade technical skills.
  • Ability to work from oral or written instruction under minimum supervision.
  • Ability to process own computer based work orders and maintenance reports
  • Experienced and comfortable with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Committed to health and safety programs and continuous quality improvement.
  • Ability to wear prescribed personal protective equipment, perform physical indoor and outdoor tasks, work at elevated heights and in restricted/confined spaces.
  • Available for overtime, on-call, weekends and flexibility in hours of work
  • Available to work from two home sites on a regular basis as required
  • Valid Driver’s License and use of vehicle to travel to other hospital sites, as required.
  • Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
  • Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
  • Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the
    department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Company Description

Welcome to Brightshores Health System. We operate six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time. We have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce.

Our Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of our sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, we have more than 100,000 patient visits per year.

Our rural hospitals in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton offer a wide range of primary and ambulatory care services and all have 24/7 Emergency departments, lab and x-ray.

Our Mission
Building healthier communities one patient at a time.
It is our commitment to be respectful and empathetic in supporting each patient and their families. We also recognize our role in the healthcare system and we will partner with other organizations to best serve our communities.

Our Vision
A leading regional network providing exceptional healthcare.
Our vision speaks to providing exceptional care for our patients. We are committed to the continuous development of our specialty programs that provide care and support through our network of hospitals across the Grey Bruce region.

Our Values
We CARE. We LEAD.

Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

Lead by Example
Empower
Achieve Results
Develop Others

Land Acknowledgment
Brightshores Health System is situated on the traditional territory of the Nawash and Saugeen Nations, a place that has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many First Nations including the Iroquois Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinabek.

Brightshores recognizes and respects the Anishinabek as the traditional custodians of the lands and water. We are committed to supporting the Anishinabek and Haudenosaunee Peoples, among other First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous Peoples globally.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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