Duties

Tasks and responsibilities for maintenance workers range according to the following:

Maintenance Worker I: under direct supervision, conduct a variety of basic maintenance repairs and perform general cleaning and grounds keeping duties. In the winter, the majority of time is spent on snow removal.

Maintenance Worker II: conduct a variety of semi-skilled maintenance repairs, construct basic architectural and structural components (e.g., wall and wall tiles, ceiling and ceiling tiles), and perform preventative maintenance duties (belts, machine readings, lubrication).

Maintenance Worker III: perform a variety of skilled and complex maintenance and repair duties requiring the use of schematics, blueprints and specifications in accordance with accepted standards, regulations and procedures. They perform demand-type repair maintenance and installation duties on complex mechanical systems and equipment as well as some preventative maintenance. They recommend repairs and adjustments to the Supervisor as required, requisition supplies and equipment, and provide technical advice and training to staff as needed. They also prepare reports and may be required to cover shifts.

Maintenance Worker IV: perform skilled maintenance and repair duties on specialized equipment and building control systems requiring considerable initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted standards, regulations, manufacturer specifications and procedures. They can provide leadership and support to others within the maintenance team. They may also conduct cost assessments for projects and acts as a contact for outside agencies and specialists.

Make a Difference

• Ensure facilities are comfortable and safe for patients, families, visitors, staff, and volunteers
• Keep facilities and systems for air, water, security, etc. in good repair and working properly
• Maintain air and water quality standards
• Enable certain procedures and treatments using medical gases
• Prevent injuries due to slips and falls on snow and ice

Work Collaboratively

• Collaborate with other maintenance workers and tradespeople, engineers, designers, tradespeople, contractors, administrative staff and management
• Work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, medical centres and continuing care facilities

Grow Your Career

• Additional training and education
• Healthcare leadership and management
• Health system administration