Job Title: Facility Maintenance Technician II
Employee Group: IUOE
Type/FTE: Temporary, Casual
Duration: Approximately 6-8 weeks
Start Date: July 22, 2026
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Operates, monitors, and performs preventive and demand maintenance on mechanical operating equipment, building environmental systems, building envelope, and grounds at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents, patients, visitors, and staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA
- To perform work related to:
- HVAC system operation and maintenance
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plumbing repairs
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electrical repair
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mechanical repairs
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welding
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carpentry
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painting and decoration
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grounds maintenance
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chemical treatment
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Accept delegated responsibility and show leadership related to major installation and repairs.·
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Provide assistance to the Facilities Manager within the scope of this role, in the carrying out of:
- daily operations
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reakdowns and emergency repairs
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co-operation with contractors
- Evaluate situations thoroughly, creating action plan once done.
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Work rotating weekends and participate in “on-call” rotation.
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Co-operate with the Manager of Facilities on preventive maintenance programs development.
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Assist in programs such as Energy Management and Conservation, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Measures, etc.
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Assist with SJLB fire compliance inspections.
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Provide necessary documentation related to departmental operation.
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Assist with maintenance stock inventory, material/parts specification, and/or delivery.
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Work safely and to comply with the requirements of the occupational Health and Safety Act and Lifecare and Safety Programs.
Employees of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford are responsible for:
- Ensuring their familiarity with the Health & Safety Program.
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Ensuring that they work in a safe and healthy manner using the prescribed measures and procedures, and protective devices.
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Actively participating in the identification of workplace hazards with the aim of continuously improving the work environment.
In addition to the above responsibilities, employees shall be responsible for all the duties outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.0.1).
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Apprenticeship trade or certificate in at least one of the following:
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Stationary Engineer 3rd Class
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Electrician
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Mechanic
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Plumber
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Building Maintenance Mechanic Certificate
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Heating, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning Certificate
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Building Environmental Systems Certificate
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Environmental building maintenance certificate or equivalent
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Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in facilities maintenance
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Plumbing knowledge, an asset
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Must have the ability to work alone with minimum supervision.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Free on-site parking
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Voluntary Benefit Plan for Casual, Part Time, and Temporary Staff
St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Health Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities. Should any employee require accommodation through the employment lifecycle, please contact Human Resources.
