Equipment Maintenance Technician (Casual)

 

Maintenance - BCEHS

Burnaby, BC

 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inventory, or designate, the Equipment Maintenance Technician organizes and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on lift and transfer, safety and other assigned equipment. Performs maintenance and repair duties in a variety of areas related to mechanical and electrical equipment. Responsible for sanitizing and processing critical equipment, receiving of goods and maintaining stockroom and work areas to maximize BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) resource availability. Ensure appropriate quality assurance and improvement for related items, in accordance with BCAS policies and procedures.

This position is required to work rotating shifts and some overnight travel. Must have the physical ability to perform all functions required to clean, sanitize and stock equipment which includes proper PPE use and ability to lift 40kgs.

 

What you’ll do

• Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on stretchers, chairs and other assigned equipment. Arrange for the moving and shipment of equipment from various locations across the province for repair and replacement. Identify when equipment requires replacement rather than repair.
• Carry out primary equipment and supply checks of vehicles and lift and transfer equipment prior to use by on-duty paramedics and complete all necessary paperwork. This may require removal or rotation of equipment if found to be defective or in need of repairs.
• Perform and report thorough inspection and maintenance procedures on medical lift and transfer equipment including stretchers, stair chairs, scoop backboards, flipper extensions, stretcher locking bars, suction testing, and glucometers in accordance with provincial standards, policy and procedure. Documens all details of inspections and repairs performed in computerized system.
• Identify nature of malfunction of equipment and performs electrical and mechanical repairs by disassembling equipment; cleaning and replacing parts; changing seals and bearings; reassembles as needed; on a variety of equipment such as stretchers and battery brackets.
• Carry out routine cleaning, deep cleaning and decontamination of HIV, Hepatitis, Norwalk and other similar contaminations of all lift and transfer equipment which will require the use PPE.
• Assist Unit Chiefs and paramedics to trouble shoot mechanical /electronic conditions to determine if they are normal or abnormal and provides advice on various options for solution or advises if equipment must be tagged-out and sent back.
• Perform courier services to stations for delivery and pick up of lift and transfer equipment. Responsible for organizing the retrieval of all lift and transfer equipment from BC Ambulance Motor Vehicle Accidents. This includes reading the incident report, retrieving all serial numbers from the Unit Chief, arranging shipment or pick up of equipment.
• Perform various receiving/shipping, loading/unloading functions and related duties by operating a forklift and related lifting equipment to ensure items are received, shipped and stored correctly. Check invoices against orders and goods received and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Perform inventory checking, replenishes lift and transfer stockroom and determines when stock needs to be reordered which includes data input of inventory on hand/stock re-orders into computerized system, and may also input information into other computerized systems.
• Identify problems, liaises with appropriate staff and ensures quick turnaround of transfer and lift equipment to minimize downtime so that resource availability is maximized.
• As required, provide input to modify technical guidelines and standards for inspections.
• May assist with the delivery of fleet throughout the Province and return old fleet back to centralized locations in Vancouver and/or Victoria
• On an as-needed basis, removs defective or expired stock, garbage and soiled linens from work vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• Grade 10, plus three years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle licence if applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Maintenance - BCEHS contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual (Casual is defined as on call with no guaranteed hours.  Shifts can be called out via short call (1-5 hours of notice) or pre-booked). 
Wage: $28.95/hour + 13% in lieu of benefits, vacation, etc.,
Location: BCEHS - 5901 Delesalle St, Burnaby, BC, V5J 0G8
Hours of Work: 06:00-14:00 Monday-Friday, Stats
Requisition #: 194050E

 

What we do

 

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) provides provincial emergency medical care and patient transfer services.

 

BCEHS is program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

PHSA and BCEHS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. 

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.