Title: Electrician
Department: Maintenance Services
Position Number: 50017094
Hours of Work: Full-Time Position
Day Shifts: 0800-1600
Pay Band: Band T $35.50 - $39.34
Union: CUPE
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site
In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.
Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.
DESCRIPTION:
Performs assigned electrical, other maintenance and construction duties throughout the hospital facilities, according to policies, procedures, legislated codes and regulations, to support a functional, reliable, safe and comfortable health care environment. Responds to all emergency power outages and incidents. Responds to all fire alarms.
Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston General Hospital strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Performs duties consistent with those of Electrician under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act and as pertains to a hospital environment at various sites including Belleville, Picton, Bancroft and support to Perth Smith Falls and Moose Factory. Maintains and repairs building systems as assigned, such as: 3-phase electrical supply and distribution up to 600 volt, emergency power, isolated power, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning except refrigerant systems, automated building systems, computerized tube system, nurse call, communications, fire alarm, patient alarm system, security systems, medical gas systems, intercoms, p.a. system, snowmelting system. Install computer networking cabling.
- Maintains and repairs hospital equipment as assigned such as: autoclaves, operating tables, surgical lights, warming cabinets, incubator cabinets, centrifuges, suction pumps, compressors, orthopedic equipment, clocks, electric beds, appliances and kitchen equipment, food retherm system, automatic doors, loading docks, hydroclave, and carousel. Maintains Laboratory, operating room and CPS equipment such as Washers disinfectors, platelet machines, rotators, sonic washers, glass washers, etc. Performs maintenance and repairs on KGH owned outlying buildings.
- Plans, prepares layouts, reports material and technical needs for own work assignments. Submits for approval, estimates of materials, labor, feasibility of repairs or projects, and purchase requests.
- Interfaces with management and staff throughout the hospital, contractors and suppliers to expedite the resolution and follow-up of facility needs. Performs minor project work, renovations, equipment installation and testing, as required.
- Participates in the preventive maintenance programs, work schedules, and maintains records as required. Performs duties in accordance with health, safety and facilities code legislation.
- Assists other personnel as required or may be called on to do other duties as required by the Maintenance Department.
- Responds to emergency call-ins as required and rotates on shift and on-call schedule.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 diploma (Technical Program).
- Current Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Electrician- Construction and Maintenance. (5 year apprenticeship – 2 year educational component).
- Master Electrician license.
- Minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of complex building systems, and equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent trouble shooting and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of all codes, blueprints and issued updates.
- Proven ability to attend work regularly.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.
