Job Description

Location: St. Patrick\'s Mercy Home

Trades Worker II (Power Engineer 4th Class)
Infrastructure Support - Long Term Care
Permanent, Full Time
01870POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (12-hour shifts; days, nights, evenings, weekends; rotating required)
Salary CG-29, ($26.54 - $29.48)
Competition Number 2023007193
Posted Date 24 November 2023
Closing Date 1 December 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
This position operates high pressure steam plants and auxiliary equipment such as steam boilers, hydronic boilers, air handling units, cooling systems, related system controls, heat exchangers, chillers, medical gas systems, compressed air systems, emergency power systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, and reverse osmosis system. The Trades Worker II performs regular checks and verifies correct operation of safety controls for systems described. Performs demand and preventative maintenance on boilers and other equipment/systems as needed. Operates various power tools. Calibrates equipment/machinery. Records and interprets readings of all plant equipment and various systems; maintains records. Performs chemical tests on water systems for boilers and other equipment. Tests Emergency Power System. Schedules and prepares for annual inspection and cleaning of high pressure steam boilers, hot water tanks, motors and pumps. Provides training to students and new employees. The Trades Worker II works independently on shift and is responsible for the plant and other assigned equipment/systems.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts, carries or moves objects up to 11 lbs, regularly between 11 - 44 lbs and occasionally over 44 lbs.
Regularly requires physical effort using tools that require accurate control and steadiness; maintaining physical balance, standing, walking, climbing, using gross and fine motor skills, and working in awkward or cramped positions requiring strength and/or endurance.
Work is impacted by time pressures/deadlines, interruptions and lack of control over work
pace as priorities change, services being interrupted, etc.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
A valid fourth (4th) Class Power Engineer\'s Certificate as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
Experience in Power Engineering is preferred.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the St. Patrick\'s Mercy Home CUPE Bargaining Unit will be considered. . If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the St. Patrick\'s Mercy Home CUPE Bargaining Unit

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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