Maintenance Assistant (CUPE), Plant Maintenance - Full Time-Markham Stouffville Hospital

About the role

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada's most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every pe

Requirements

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
• Closing Date: June 24, 2026
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance as assigned
• Check fans, belts, motor drives, and lights to determine if repairs are needed. And, repair as required.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance including oil/filter changes, adjustments to equipment to improve performance, checking hydraulic and oil levels
• Ensure safety devices are working
• Clean and replace filters in patient rooms, penthouses and corridors
• Check operation and complete minor repairs as needed on freezers, refrigerators and ice machines
• Completes repairs as stated on Eng/Maintenance requisitions
• Completes routine inspections and maintenance as assigned
• Completes Preventive Maintenance
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of mechanical areas
• Perform locksmith duties, cutting keys, repairing doors and troubleshooting automatic door operators
• Inspect outdoor building condition and take corrective action.
• Maintain courtyards and general clean-up including sweeping entrances, sidewalks and daily pick-up of garbage from outside trash containers
• Assist with construction as needed
• What you bring to the role:
• A minimum of 3 years of recent and related experience in general maintenance
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the use of industrialized grounds equipment coupled with evidence of good working knowledge of mechanical repairs gained through previous related work experience in an industrial setting
• Valid G driver's license
• Previous computer experience; experience with preventative maintenance systems is a requirement
• Strong customer service skills
• Evidence of good initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and as a member of the team
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Work Schedule:
• The successful candidate will be required to work shifts based on operational and seasonal needs of the department.
• Shifts will be a variety of: 7:00am- 3:00pm, 7:30am-3:30pm, 8:00am- 4:00pm, 8:30am- 4:30pm, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Please note schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.
• Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

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Additional Information

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

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