Skilled Tradesperson/generalist - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk General Hospital

Norfolk General Hospital

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Simcoe, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Skilled Tradesperson/Generalist (Maintenance)

Position Status:
Full Time

Rate of Pay:
$ $28.70 hourly

Posting No: 23-76

Posting Date:
April 18, 2023
**Deadline to Apply: Internal: April 25, 2023 External: Until Filled

About the Position
Hospital's Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people live healthier lives.

Position Qualifications

Provincial Certificate of Qualification in a skilled trade with experience. A minimum of 5 years related experience will

be considered an asset.

Healthcare experience will be considered an asset.
Three years building operation and maintenance experience including areas of, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical,

gas fitting, steam plant, auxiliary power generators, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, door automation, building
automation as well as, preventative maintenance.

Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and legislative requirements as it pertains to your skilled trade.
Demonstrated technical research, problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to set priorities, organize workload, complete assigned duties within established schedule and handle

emergencies effectively.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, preventative maintenance, CMMS, and purchasing processes an asset
Capable of working with mínimal supervision both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multitask.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant safety practices in relation to staff, patient, and

environmental programs.

Physically capable of performing all duties including heavy lifting, twisting, bending, walking, and standing for pro

- longed periods of time and carrying various items and weights up to 50 pounds.

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team in both verbal and written format and

maintain a co-operative working relationship.

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent attendance record.

Principal Position Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out daily, weekly, monthly and scheduled longterm maintenance functions including troubleshooting in an

efficient and timely manner for hospital owned properties and equipment, including planning, organizing, supervising
and coordinating tasks of oneself and assigned outside contractors in accordance with relevant Codes, Acts,
Standards and Safety policies and procedures.

Operates, cleans and maintains building equipment.
Maintains inventory, including ordering supplies and materials needed for specific jobs.
Aid in the establishment of equipment and infrastructure maintenance programs and securing of contracts as

required.

Responds to emergency situations involving maintenance equipment.
Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of unsafe

hazards and work practices.

Hours of Work
Must be able to work shifts, weekends and holidays as required. Able to participate in on-call rotation on a regular basis.

About Us
Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately
69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve
including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing
approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 10- bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and
Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.

Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90 minutes from
the Greater Toronto Area. Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario's South Coast), Simcoe is not far from Lake Erie and the
88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an updated resume to the Human Resources Department referring to the above
posting by 1600 hours on
April 25, 2023 for Internal Applications.
In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk
Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only
those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.