Maintenance Person

Kenora, ON

February 19, 2020

 

Maintenance – Full Time

 As a maintenance professional with Lake of the Woods District Hospital, you will enjoy the flexibility to use your technical knowledge and practical skills to ensure effective operations at the Hospital and at each of our external sites. While you have the autonomy to schedule your day as you’d like to prioritize your schedule, you are an integral member of a small team of trained professionals. This role provides an assortment of daily tasks working both inside and outside on projects large and small. If you excel at fixing things up, and tinkering away with tools is your past-time of choice, perhaps a career in maintenance at a dynamic organization is the right choice for you!

 

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • Post Secondary education in building or technical trades
  • Class “G” Driver’s License (Ontario)
  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience in minor carpentry, drywall repair and/or installation, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical projects (including HVAC equipment and building control systems).
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings quickly and accurately
  • Mathematical aptitude to compute arithmetic calculations in testing, installing, and estimating
  • Knowledge of regulations regarding workplace safety practices and WHMIS
  • Familiar with the operation of boilers and boiler water treatment.
  • Physically able to perform the essential duties of the job (stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, stand for extended periods, and lift 20-50 lbs regularly, and up to 100 lbs on occasion.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity to ensure safe handling of all tools/equipment, colour vision to recognize coding, and hearing ability to recognize sounds for identification of malfunctions.
  • Ability to handle a variety of changing duties resulting from the complexities of electrical apparatus and equipment, prioritize work assignments, and respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Adaptability to work in situations involving exposure to high voltage wiring, heights, environmental conditions such as heat, humidity and cold
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable attendance record
  • Must be willing and able to participate in a standby schedule
  • Safety training in lockout procedures and hot works an asset
  • Millwright experience/training an asset

 

STARTING SALARY:          As per CUPE 822 Collective Agreement

 

SHIFT:     May consist of Days, Evenings and weekends

(Subject to change as per operational requirements)

 

Please submit all applications electronically through the online application.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.  The LWDH is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807- 468-9861

 

Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Lake of the Woods District Hospital

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities.

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