3rd Class Operating Engineer - Plant Operations and Maintenance - Regular Full-Time 2026-18769 (2026-18769)

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Operate and maintain hospital boilers, chillers, generators, cogeneration equipment, medical gas systems, HVAC systems, and related plant equipment. Respond to building and equipment issues, perform troubleshooting and repairs, and maintain preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and water treatment programs.

Job details

Summary Of Duties Operates boilers, steam/electric chillers, diesel generators, GTG cogeneration plant, medical gas and HVAC systems and all other associated equipment in the hospital’s power plant and mechanical rooms. Other duties as assigned. Responds to staff calls for emergencies, temperature adjustment, and other building related issues. Maintains preventive maintenance and housekeeping program in boiler and mechanical rooms. Diagnoses problems and performs major adjustments and repairs to power plant and HVAC equipment. Maintains water treatment program. Responsible for trouble-shooting and major/minor repairs on air conditioning units. Carries out maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps and HVAC equipment. Operates and maintains building automation and HVAC control system. Qualifications/Skills Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate. Significant, recent related experience in power plant operations. Experienced in HVAC systems and refrigeration. Advanced mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting ability. Knowledge of building automation and HVAC control systems. Team player with the ability to carry out a variety of tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of computers. Cogeneration experience is an asset. Refrigeration license is an asset. Physical Requirements - Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders and stairs, walking, bending, stooping etc. Must have good manual dexterity and experience using industrial hand tools and power tools. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. Must be able to work in confined spaces, work at heights and work from scissor lifts. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate and significant recent experience in power plant operations, along with HVAC and refrigeration experience. Candidates need strong mechanical troubleshooting ability, knowledge of building automation and HVAC controls, effective communication and teamwork skills, and the physical ability to perform demanding tasks, including working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds.