The salary range for this position is CAD $34.52 - $34.52 / hour
Why Fraser Health?
Come join our dynamic health care team at MSA Hospital!
As a 4th class Power Engineer, bring your 3 years of experience to perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on building, grounds and installations in areas such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC, while assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the physical plant. Your knowledge of the boiler and pressure vessel safety act ensures the safe monitoring, adjusting, testing and repairing of related equipment and safety devices. You will operate and assure readiness at all times of the building emergency systems such as fire alarm systems and emergency stand-by generators by performing inspections and tests. You will troubleshoot electrical circuits and make repairs within capabilities and maintain safe lighting throughout the entire physical plant. Your knowledge and experience will prepare you for the wide variety of tasks and services performed by the Maintenance Engineer.
Abbotsford/Mission health services provides health care and support services to Abbotsford, located in the center of the Fraser Valley, and Mission located north of the Fraser River. MSA General Hospital is an acute and residential care community hospital which provides a wide range of services including acute medical and surgical services, maternity/child, Level II nursery, pediatrics, critical care and emergency services, outpatient programs, palliative care and mental health. Just east of Mission, Abbotsford has population of over 115,000 residents providing an alternative to �big city� living, without giving up any urban conveniences.
Local recreation areas for summer and winter activities include Manning Provincial Park and the Hemlock Valley. Annual events include the internationally renowned Abbotsford Air Show. Tourist destination experiences include the rustically charming Harrison Hot Springs. At Fraser Health, we are committed to meeting the needs of our patients and residents by providing the care they need at the right time in the right place. As a single, integrated organization, our services cover tertiary hospital care, mental health, home health and public health. Our 20,000 employees take great pride in their dedication and service to improving the health care of more than 1.3 million residents, one-third of British Columbia's population.
If you are looking for a region that offers �something for everyone� along with the opportunity for a rewarding career, Fraser Health is the right move! For these reasons and many more, we invite you to consider joining our dynamic team!
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or designate, performs a variety of maintenance and repair functions on building, grounds and installations in areas such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC, and assists in the safe and efficient operation of the physical plant.
Responsibilities
- Operates, maintains and repairs the steam and hot water plant as required by boiler and pressure vessel safety act by monitoring, adjusting and testing of related equipment and safety devices. Performs chemical treatment and assures efficient operation of the plant. Logs all technical data and records fuel readings daily. Performs routine and demand maintenance on equipment such as pumps, motors, fans and cooling towers by replacing seals, bearings, filters and belts.
- Operates and assures readiness at all times of the building emergency systems such as fire alarm systems and emergency stand-by generators by performing inspections and tests. Takes appropriate action to maintain essential services during power failures and internal or external disasters.
- Monitors, maintains and repairs electrical systems and related equipment. Troubleshoots electrical circuits and makes repairs within capabilities. Maintains safe lighting throughout the entire physical plant.
- Answers service and emergency calls, assesses and performs repairs and calls in appropriate staff for skilled journeyman work as required.
- Performs electrical and mechanical repairs to equipment such as autoclaves, washers, sterilizers and dryers by replacing and/or repairing items such as drive units, electric motors and control valves, changing seals and bearings.
- Performs repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water supply lines and waste lines including unplugging of toilets, drains and plaster traps. Maintains and adjusts all domestic water systems and related equipment.
- Maintains and adjusts HVAC controls to keep building within specified comfortable limits. Services and repairs pumps, compressors, ventilation fans, air conditioning and related equipment.
- Monitors, maintains and repairs medical gas systems, sterilizer equipment, stills and sanitizing washers and records daily oxygen consumption.
- Maintains and repairs building fabric such as walls, roofs, doors and windows.
- Performs emergency removal of snow and ice from entrances, walkways and service driveways for safety of visitors and staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Certificate of competency as a 4th class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C.
Three years' recent related experience or an equivalent of education training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment and computer software.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.