Job Description

Company Description
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: NOWU
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: FM-PRO
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range: $26.39 - $26.88 (start rate non-negotiable)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shift: Mon-Fri - 8AM-4PM
Closing Date: November 20, 2025
Position Summary
As an integral member of the Maintenance Department, the MAINTENANCE WORKER works under the direction of Team Lead Building Operator, the principal responsibilities include:
Duties

• Assisting trades personnel with the repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery and facilities
• Performing very minor carpentry, maintenance and plumbing repairs to Hospital buildings/facility; require to replace bulbs, lens and ceiling tiles on light fixtures and ceilings
• Performing minor installation, assembly and transportation duties
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required
• Performing other duties consistent with the classification, as required. Cleaning of equipment and mechanical areas will be required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• Completion of related mechanical and relevant trade courses preferred
• 1 year to less than 2 years practical and related experience and/or 6 months to less than 9 months on the job training
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group to complete tasks
• 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 judgment 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
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift up to 30 kg
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English

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

) * Close 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 UHN's 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.

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