Maintenance III

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: CUPE TRI
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Supervisor, Facilities
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $33.25 - $34.88 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Mon-Fri7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Duties

• Position will be placed at all 4 sites UC, BC, LC and RC on a scheduled basis and as needed for specific tasks at sites but will be home based out of UC .
• Assist BSMs as needed in performance of preventative maintenance and repairs to patient care equipment such as electrical beds, lifters
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the building including HVAC, plumbing and lighting, ice makers, nurse call and any maintenance related calls using Lock and Tag out of equipment when required.
• Perform patching, drywall, sanding, painting, filter changes cleaning of mechanical rooms and equipment as needed.
• Provides assistance to calls in regards to elevators, electrical, equipment, beds, etc.
• Responds to calls for patient search, floods, plumbing, heating and cooling equipment.
• Place emergency calls for service to Hospital equipment
• Duties to include lawn care, snow removal, weed removal and grounds keeping and any other duties as assigned.
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Ability to maintain fans, bearings, pumps, pneumatic controls, basic electrical repair
• Computer literate, capable of reading drawings
• Ability to service patient care equipment such as electrical beds & lifting devices
• Must be able to follow procedures and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift heavy objects.
• Significant bending, lifting , standing , walking , climbing stairs and ladders .

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.