19 Jan
City of Hamilton
Hamilton
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
- Job ID #30748: Logistics Technician
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 6733
- Close date:
Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 22nd, 2025.
- Duration: 24 Months
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Working in an integrated support structure with Paramedics, City staff, vendors and contractors and reporting to the Executive Manager, Paramedic Service, through the Logistics Supervisor, the Logistics Technician – HPS accounts for, inspects, maintains, services, calibrates/repairs, cleans and facilitates the control of Service equipment, supplies and vehicles. This includes but is not limited to cleaning, maintaining and stocking Service equipment, vehicles and stations, and performing general housekeeping duties.
GENERAL DUTIES
Organizes and cleans stations and vehicles with cleansers and chemicals to the required standards.
Cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment in accordance with established procedures and to the required standard.
Receives, inventories, and replenishes vehicles, kits, and station stock supplies including rotating inventory to maximize efficiency.
Packages, labels and controls biological and other hazardous waste in accordance with regulations and Service policies and procedures.
Performs routine checks, inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration and testing and minor repair of patient carriage and patient care equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and in compliance with established standards.
Maintains detailed and accurate electronic and manual inspection maintenance and servicing records for Service equipment.
Performs routine checks, inspections and preventive maintenance of other service equipment and vehicles including verification of fluid levels, tire pressure,
running lights, etc. as required.
Pressure washes and steam cleans vehicle and or stations as required.
Drives service vehicles as required to repair-maintenance or refuelling sites or stations.
Ensures that vehicles returned at the end of the shift are assessed for deficiencies and that they are prepared for re-deployment.
Returns equipment, linen and other items belonging to other ambulance services or the hospital as assigned.
Perform mechanical pre-shift inspection of service vehicles in accordance with Service policies and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act as assigned.
Clears entrances and walkways by sweeping, sanding, salting and shovelling as required.
Completes appropriate and accurate documentation on all assigned the tasks.
Identifies problems and assists in finding solutions to maintain a quick turn around of vehicle and equipment to minimize down time.
Responsible to comply with all City of Hamilton rules, regulations and safe working practices adopted by Hamilton Paramedic Service.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted Class G licence at a minimum.
- Previous material management/inventory control, cleaning/decontamination and equipment maintenance experience normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience. Prior experience in a Health Care environment preferred.
- Free from communicable diseases and have all the appropriate immunizations as per the MOHLTC EHS Communicable Disease Standards. Proof of current immunizations will be required.
- Able to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration and testing and minor repair as well as clean and disinfect common Service equipment such as ambulances, stretchers, patient care equipment, response bags etc.
- Must be physically capable of wearing common personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns, footwear, eyewear etc.), lifting up to 40 pounds and pushing and pulling up to 90 pounds (i.e. stretcher).
- Working knowledge of Paramedic service requirements and operations in Ontario an asset.
- Ability to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions and convey those same instructions to others without error or omission.
- Experience in a computerized environment with intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office in Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with databases and/or material management applications an asset.
- As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Police Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check, satisfactory to the City of Hamilton, at their own expense, prior to beginning in this position.
- Must possess and maintain valid Standard First Aid and CPR Certification.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants,
subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
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