Building Equipment Coordinator

Position Details

• Business Unit: Community Services
• Division: Long Term Care Homes
• Worksite: Linhaven Home
• Standard Hours: 40.00 per week
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Location: St. Catharines, ON
• Work Schedule: Scheduled day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; subject to shift rotation, occasional weekends, overtime and on-call.

Please be advised: While the primary working location is Linhaven Home, St. Catharines, the incumbent may be required to work across all seven Long-Term Care Homes within Niagara Region as required.

Job Summary

Provides building equipment and maintenance support to the Long Term Care Home, as part of a team providing resident-focused service.

• Perform maintenance and repairs to equipment deployed at all the Region’s long-term care homes, including but not limited to, patient lifts, bathing systems, hospital beds, flusher disinfectors, laundry equipment/systems and food services equipment/systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment to prevent breakdowns and maintain peak performance.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including service reports, parts used, and time spent on each task.
• Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, consumables, and tools required for equipment maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as a factory-trained technician.
• Maintain HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, laundry equipment/systems and food services equipment/systems and other equipment as directed.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the preventive maintenance system under the direction of the Building Services Management and/or Administrator (or designate).

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma in Building Environmental Systems (BES) Operator Class I & II or equivalent educational program.
• Equivalent combination of education and current, related experience may be considered.
• Current certification as a Gas 2 Technician.
• Recognized training, certification, or education in one of the electrical, mechanical, appliance repair, HVAC and plumbing trades is required.
• Additional training/certification in any of the following areas would be assets: Appliance Repair, Lock Out/Tag Out, mechanical, and electrical training related to equipment repairs in order to complete factory technician training for equipment.

Knowledge/Experience

• Completion of at least 3 years current related experience in system and equipment maintenance, inspection and repair, preferably in a Long Term Care, geriatric, hospital, congregate care, institutional or other similar setting.
• Specific, related experience in Appliance Repair, HVAC maintenance and commercial kitchen and laundry equipment maintenance would be assets.
• Knowledgeable of relevant equipment and systems.
• Good understanding and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Working knowledge of Ministry of Long Term Care Legislation and Regulations, Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Electrical Safety Authority, Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Technical Standards Safety Authority, Environmental Protection Act as they pertain to Maintenance.
• Knowledge of client/participant safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply client/participant safety practices.

Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively with service contractors, trades people, staff, residents and families.
• Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and related software and hardware.
• Good problem solving, inspection and documentation skills.

Special Conditions

• In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted class G driver’s license for the class of the vehicle operated – Condition of Employment.
• Good attendance record.

Other Conditions

We're Pet Friendly! Enjoy working in a pet-friendly environment at Niagara Region Long-Term Care Homes.

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

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