Maintenance Worker III

The Maintenance Worker III is responsible for heating plant operations and must possess a 5th Class PE Certificate or higher. The Maintenance Worker III is required to be on-call as well as work weekends. The incumbent is responsible for small projects in general maintenance and renovation work. Minor repairs may include plaster repairs, drywall repairs, flooring repairs and concrete repairs. This incumbent also assists in renovation work such as constructing walls, hanging cupboards, removing walls, etc. Other tasks will include operating snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment. All Maintenance Workers may be required to work directly or indirectly with patient care units at various hospitals to ensure mechanical equipment / architectural structures are at an optimum. This is a roaming position and may be required to work at other hospital sites within the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, North East Community Health Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Henwood Treatment Centre and Food Service Centre. Rotating shifts including weekends.

As a Maintenance Worker III, you may perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work on patient and hospital equipment and complex mechanical systems to ensure safety and efficient operation of the building systems and equipment. You may utilize your maintenance skills and experience in the performance of preventative and demand maintenance within the exterior and interior of the building. Your duties may include troubleshooting and repairing electronic components on patient and hospital equipment; monitoring, troubleshooting and performing repairs on boilers, HVAC, medical air and vacuum systems and pure water systems. In addition, you may be required to coordinate and assign work to other Maintenance Worker staff in order to meet operational requirements.

Completion of post-secondary education in a related field and/or 1 year specialized/technical training in a related field OR 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate as per ABSA kW rating guidelines or AHS standards where boiler support is necessary. Possession of a valid driver's licence.

High School education or equivalent along with a 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher is required. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have ability to work on ladder with arms above shoulder height for long periods of time when required. No physical limitations with regards to sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Must be able to complete repairs and installations with due consideration to patients, staff and visitors. Must be familiar with snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment. Must possess basic computer skills in addition to good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience working with trades would be a definite asset. Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in building operations and maintenance in a hospital setting.