About the Role
This position works with the Building Services team to carry out assigned duties in the maintenance and repair of equipment, property, and buildings owned and/or managed by WoodGreen. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, conducting inspections, and assisting with various building-related tasks across all WoodGreen sites. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and perform on-call duties on a rotational basis.
Responsibilities
- Carries out preventive and corrective maintenance on building structures, systems, equipment, and furnishings.
- Performs maintenance on mechanical equipment, appliances, plumbing components, and carpentry elements.
- Conducts inspections on building systems including mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, structural, life safety, security.
- Performs tasks such as replacing filters, drywalling, and painting.
- Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including multi-testers, amp probes, power tools, and garden tractors.
- Operates and maintains FAP and security systems.
- Recommends repairs or physical changes to building systems for improved operation.
- Assists and works with outside contractors for smooth operation and in emergencies.
- Responds to emergencies and performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
- Assists with janitorial, groundskeeping, and equipment/furniture moving duties.
- Follows WoodGreen emergency procedures, protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Attends assigned training for skill upgrading and organizational training.
- Participates in supervisory sessions, Building Services training, and staff meetings.
Requirements
- Completed secondary school and possess a technician qualification in a building trade or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of large computerized commercial buildings.
- Experience in air distribution systems as related to modern air conditioning systems.
- Experience in the maintenance of pumps and large air handling equipment.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License.
- Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating boilers, chemical treatment of chilled and hot water systems, building electrical systems, UPS power systems, fire safety equipment and fire suppression systems.
Skills
- Ability to read and use manuals, schedules for proper repair and maintenance.
- Thorough understanding of building systems and equipment, able to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Ability to accurately provide information to management and contractors.
- Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
- Computer literacy: able to use Maintenance Management programs and email.
- Effective communication in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to follow directions, schedules, and checklists.
- Ability to respond to emergencies.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy items, and able to bend, squat, and climb ladders/stairs.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to read and perform tasks outlined in technical manuals and publications.
- Ability to maintain effective working relations with other staff.
- Knowledge of automatic heating and cooling controls including pneumatic systems.
- Able to operate motorized equipment.
Location
- 800 Vaughan Road, York, ON
Work Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- External E7
- Internal E8
Education Level
- Secondary school completion
- Technician qualification in a building trade or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- External E7 - $45,885.11
- Internal E8 - $46,821.54
About the Company
- WoodGreen is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
Equal Opportunity
- WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
- If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required.
- Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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