Steamfitter, Facilities Department - Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

This position is responsible for maintaining and installing all the steam and pipework components within CHEOs complicated heating, cooling, and pressurized systems. This important role involves dealing with maintenance, new installs, or contractor coordination of the systems they are responsible for. Sometimes this is through a contractor, but the Steamfitter has main role in the design, coordination, and implementation of this work. Includes department and capital projects.

A steamfitter at CHEO is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the steam, hot water, and related mechanical systems that provide heat, hot water, and sterilization services to the facility. They work closely with other members of the maintenance team to ensure that the systems are operating efficiently and safely, and they may be called upon to troubleshoot and fix any issues that arise. In addition to technical skills, steamfitters in a healthcare setting should have good communication skills, as they may be required to work closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the steam and hot water systems meet the needs of the facility. They should also be able to work independently and be able to prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet the demanding needs of CHEO.

• →Maintains and repairs all Steam systems including but not limited to, pipes, fixtures, and traps, for steam distribution, heating
• →Installs heating lines
• →Installs and maintains pressure vessels
• →Rebuilds pressure vessels and installs mechanical seals
• →Solders and welds and checks for leaks on broken pipes
• →Estimates, records materials, and time required for work orders in relation to the steam trade
• →Lays out work, assembles equipment and fabricates as required
• →Assures work area is kept safe and clean
• →Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years and valid qualifications as a National Journeyman Steamfitter or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Essential)
• Experience in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Preferred)
• Candidate must hold a valid National Journeyman Steamfitter Certification or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Red Seal) (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems (Essential)
• Read and interpret construction drawings (Essential)
• Mechanically inclined (Essential)
• Electronically inclined (Essential)
• Computer, office, and word processing skills (Essential)
• Work with power and hand tools (Essential)
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Must be capable of working in a multi-skilled environment (Essential)
• Must be capable of working on inter-disciplinary project teams (Essential)                                 
• Good verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.