Maintenance Mechanic

• Compensation: CAD 36.28 - CAD 36.91 - hourly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:CUPE TG
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:New
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Facilities Management
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Wage Range:$36.28 to $36.91 per hour.

Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; this position may require attendance outside of scheduled hours to address emergencies, urgent operational requirements, or unforeseen circumstances.
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:November 12, 2026

Position Summary
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; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required;

performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

• 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, maintaining a safe clean environment of the workshop and mechanical rooms, etc.
• Repairs carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electronic equipment/machines (excluding panels) and, other healthcare equipment (patient-handling equipment such asbeds, wheelchairs, stretchers, IV pumps, etc.)
• Calibrates and aligns a variety of equipment, machinery and health care equipment.
• Replaces worn and/or broken parts (e.g. bearings, belts, seals, valves, filters, motors, fans, gaskets, etc.)
• Assists with the repairs leaks and piping; adjusts, cleans and lubricates parts.
• Fabricates and/or modifies parts in the completion of the job.
• Assists other trade staff and engineers with minor repairs.
• Selects and uses appropriate power and other tools/equipment to assemble and 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.
• Checks for leaks, gas/fluid levels and control settings to identify source of problem.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and test instruments to diagnose machinery and equipment.
• Researches specifications, drawings, operational and maintenance documentation in order to make repairs and adjustments to…