Refrigeration/AC Mechanic - Facilities Engineering - UH

Qualifications

• Ontario College certificate (Three Year diploma) in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic is required
• Certificate of Qualification Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)  including 9000 hours of apprenticeship is required
• Certificate of Gas Fitter II is preferred
• Valid Ontario Driver?s License
• Compulsory Trade: re-certification annually with Ontario College of Trades
• Experience with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment                                    
• Familiarity with local and provincial trade affiliated codes and standards                                
• Understanding of CSA  Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety
• Working knowledge of controls systems and building automation systems                                            
• Demonstrated ability to work in restricted spaces              
• Computer and keyboarding skills, including Groupwise, Archibus, Honeywell BAS               ?                            
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications                                   
• Interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff                                      
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical requirements of the position                                  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands that require attention to detail                                               
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision                    
• Demonstrated ability to solder and braze pipe and fittings safely, efficiently and ensuring a high level of quality                    
• Demonstrated ability to complete and report on work accurately and in a timely fashion                                 
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish small projects from initial layout to completion, meeting target deadlines                       
• Demonstrated ability to make and execute decisions in stressful conditions, eg: fires, floods and other systems failures                                               
• Demonstrated ability to identify and contain hazards while working with systems, ex. Large refrigerant leak                                           
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values 
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health?s current definition of being fully vaccinated  For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.