Building Technician - Watson Lake Community Hospital - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital•Watson Lake, YT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This regular part-time position (0.5 FTE) at the L06 level is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and operating various systems and equipment within YHC facilities. These systems include heating/air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, Hydroclave, fire protection, boilers, and medical gas. The role requires working across multiple YHC locations, including hospitals and auxiliary buildings, and necessitates a strong understanding of mechanical repair, welding, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC principles, particularly in a hospital setting. The incumbent must also adhere to safety regulations and manage complex work demands.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of mechanical repair tools and techniques.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize skills in welding, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC.
Knowledge of safety and health regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of principles of operation, control, and maintenance of HVAC systems and Medical Air Systems.
Good communications skills both written and oral.
Good computer skills.
Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize job tasks, and adapt to workload variances.
Ability to interpret technical and numerical information.
Ability to deal with constant interruptions, distractions, time pressures, concurrent demands and staff pressures.
Cross cultural awareness.
4 Years Experience in operating and maintaining mechanical equipment in a building or plant maintenance position preferably in a healthcare setting.
A Valid Class 5 Yukon driver’s license with clean abstract.
Red Seal Trade ticket in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Millwright, Refrigeration, HVAC, Instrumentation, Gas Fitter, Power Engineering Certification of any class, HVAC or Building Operator Certification.
An equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience may be considered.