General Maintenance (NWHC) #2026-179

August 13, 2026

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

POSTING #2026-179

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

(CASUAL) 

The Maintenance department is currently seeking a cross-site casual General Maintenance staff member to perform general maintenance services within Palmerston and District Hospital and the Louise Marshall Hospital. The home site for this position will be Palmerston and District Hospital.

This position is unionized with OPSEU 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily preventative and emergency maintenance on facility equipment and building systems


• Maintain daily logs for system checks


• Carry out repairs as directed and as necessary to all types of building equipment and systems


• Care for and maintain hospital equipment and tools


• Assist with the installation and removal of equipment


• Deliver and pick up equipment and supplies as needed


• Complete minor building construction, carpentry, repairs and paint projects as needed


• Maintain and operate all equipment related to Grounds Keeping –experienced zero turn operator, chain saw/pole saw, tree pruning, gardening and flower beds.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must possess and have proven skills and experience related to the care and repair of  building systems which may include and is not limited to the following: preventive and general maintenance of equipment and buildings as well as facility properties, general plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting;


• Proven work history for operating zero turn, chainsaw/pole saw, and grounds keeping experience. Chainsaw license would be an asset;


• Must possess a current and valid G driver’s license;


• Be knowledgeable with WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act;


• Proven work history with regards to being punctual, dependable, and work with minimal supervision and a team player in an ever changing environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical demands of the job require tasks that involve repeated lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, periodic climbing which include ladders, operation of lawn machines and other equipment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory performance and attendance required


• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date


• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check


• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
  

HOURS OF WORK:  

• As per department schedule, must be available to work Monday through Sunday, days and evenings, on an as needed basis


• As per Collective Agreement
  

SALARY:  $29.77 - $31.23 per hour

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on August 21, 2026

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment.  Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.