Posted 2 months ago
3rd Class Operating Engineer - Plant Operations and Maintenance - Regular Full-Time 2026-18769
@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a full-time 3rd Class Operating Engineer to run and maintain the hospital's power plant, boilers, chillers, generators and HVAC systems. The role requires an Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate and recent power plant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Operate boilers, chillers, diesel generators and HVAC systems
- Respond to staff calls for emergencies and temperature issues
- Perform preventive maintenance and water treatment
- Diagnose and repair power plant and HVAC equipment
- Operate and maintain building automation controls
Requirements summary:
- Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate
- Significant recent power plant operations experience
- Experience with HVAC systems and refrigeration
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of building automation and HVAC controls
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate |
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 457 |
Summary of Duties
- Operates boilers, steam/electric chillers, diesel generators, GTG cogeneration plant, medical gas and HVAC systems and all other associated equipment in the hospital’s power plant and mechanical rooms.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Responds to staff calls for emergencies, temperature adjustment, and other building related issues.
- Maintains preventive maintenance and housekeeping program in boiler and mechanical rooms.
- Diagnoses problems and performs major adjustments and repairs to power plant and HVAC equipment.
- Maintains water treatment program.
- Responsible for trouble-shooting and major/minor repairs on air conditioning units.
- Carries out maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps and HVAC equipment.
- Operates and maintains building automation and HVAC control system.
Qualifications/Skills
- Ontario Third Class Operating Engineer certificate.
- Significant, recent related experience in power plant operations.
- Experienced in HVAC systems and refrigeration.
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting ability.
- Knowledge of building automation and HVAC control systems.
- Team player with the ability to carry out a variety of tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Cogeneration experience is an asset.
- Refrigeration license is an asset.
Physical Requirements - Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders and stairs, walking, bending, stooping etc. Must have good manual dexterity and experience using industrial hand tools and power tools. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. Must be able to work in confined spaces, work at heights and work from scissor lifts. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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