Maintenance Mechanic

Union: CUPE 
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital 
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Supervisor 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Wage range: $35.57 to $36.19 per hour
Shift: 8:00am-4:00pm
Status: Permanent Full-Time 
Closing Date: May 28 2026

In compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and it regulations the principal responsibilities of the MAINTENANCE MECHANIC include: operating a variety of portable/stationary power tools and equipment to repair materials and/or other items; build demolish and/or installs materials and/or other items; maintaining and storing tools and equipment; maintaining a safe and clean working environment; estimating the cost of work to be performed; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required.

Duties:

• Prepares the work site for work to be performed involving laying out required materials isolating areas in preparation for the welding of materials removing plumbing within scope of authority etc.
• Selects and uses appropriate wer and other tools/equipment to repair furniture and other items (e.g. cabinets storage fixtures counters benches chairs windows ceilings floors walls fixture and other items).
• Repairs finished wall materials (e.g. ceiling/ceramic tiles drywall etc.) ensuring walls are appropriately prepared for procedure.
• Takes down walls as requested; puts up walls including erecting prefabricated walls etc.
• Maintain responsibility for inspecting the facility/mechanical room 
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure the continuous operation of equipment/machinery 
• Diagnose problems equipment/machinery 
• Provide feedback to ensure new construction and/or modification will not impact existing systems 
• Repair equipment/machinery 
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the department 
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required 

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of high school plus an Apprenticeship program or recognized equivalent required.
• 4 years (approx. 6480 hours) of on-the-job training (8 week) technical training in a classroom
• Or six (6) years related experience
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards 
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task 
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy 
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills 
• Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies 
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: able to lift 11 kg to 20 kg

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 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 UHNs 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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time