Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research. All non-clinical staff are encouraged, as appropriate.

Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Under the supervision of the Manager, facilities management, the Building Operator level II will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of HVAC equipment and machinery including but not limited to boilers, chiller, cooling tower, fans, pumps, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation mechanical systems. Daily duties include water treatment and maintenance for pool; chiller, boilers and cooling tower.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment and machinery within Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation including boilers, motors, pumps, fans, piping

• Performs repairs or replacements to boilers, motors, pumps, fans, piping, compressors and other hospital equipment

• Assists contractors with repairs as required

• Performs daily water tests for boilers, chillers, cooling tower and swimming pools

• Maintains all chemicals in these systems at the appropriate levels and concentrations

• Ensures pool water is at proper levels for chlorine, PH, clarity and cleanliness

• Monitors boilers, chillers and cooling tower during shift for proper operation, efficiency and safety

• Performs general repairs to laundry and dietary equipment, furniture, fixtures, walls, ceilings, windows, floors, doors, tiles, drywall plaster taping, as required

• Performs electrical duties such as able to replace ballast, motors, pumps, receptacles and basic wiring

• Performs plumbing and soldering duties including construction and renovation projects

• Performs and or assists with minor carpentry duties, painting and patching repairs

• Intermediate computer skills to access Metasys HVAC controls, email, work order management systems, QR coding, Intranet, Fire Alarm, Elevator and Security Systems

• Operates all equipment according to established safety procedures; promptly reports any needed repairs

• Uses, maintains and stores all hand tools safely and correctly, promptly reports any breakage or loss

• Maintains departmental shops and storage area neat, clean and free of hazards

• Reports immediately to the scene of any announced Code Red or any codes related to Facilities management to assist in putting out fire, assisting clients, etc.

• Assist in monthly fire drills

• May accompany staff members conducting monthly safety inspection of department

• Documents work orders for repairs in full, performs work as reported

• Maintains a timely basis for completion of all repairs and work orders

• Proactively observes and reports all items in need of possible repair, repainting, renovations, etc.

• Moving of equipment and furniture as necessary for completion of duties

• Where sufficient skills and expertise of the employee allow, extensive project work will be assigned (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, welding, electronics, electrical, etc.)

• Communicates in a timely and effective manner

• Participates in quality improvement activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families.

• Completes other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director, facilities management

• Complies with all policies, procedures and education within the hospital settings

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• College or university education or an equivalent of combination of education and experience may be considered
• BES I, II or III, seen as an asset
• Certified Pool Operator
• BOMI or IFMA Certification seen as an asset

Experience

• Five years general trades maintenance experience with skills in maintaining and repairing a wide variety of equipment and machinery, including HVAC systems
• Five years experience as a pool operator, or equivalent; ability to maintain therapy pool systems according to Public Health Standards
• Previous Lead Hand experience an asset

Special Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions

• Able to work as a team member, contributing skills and ideas to provide the best possible environment for clients, their families, staff and visitors

• Demonstrated ability and skills in HVAC maintenance, plumbing, pool operations

• Physical ability to perform duties as outlined

Certification/Licenses

• "G" Class Ontario Driver’s Licence with clean driving record/abstract

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS

• Walking, climbing, carrying tools and materials
• Standing, crouching, lifting; Pushing carts; moving furniture ability to lift 30kg
• Interior and exterior duties
• Rotating shift work, including weekends
• Ladder work; aerial lift work, scissor lifts driving
• On call for building services after hours