Student - General Maintenance Assistant

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All applications must be submitted through the Ontario Public Service Careers website by clicking the Apply Online button on the job ad. Applications submitted through third party websites will not be accepted.

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities website. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
  
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
  
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

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About the job

Work Description

As a General Maintenance Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Assist staff with ground and lawn maintenance, and general building and equipment maintenance (e.g. painting, brush removal, clearing culverts, and servicing equipment, tools, and machinery).
  
• Assist in carrying out inspections of facilities and grounds.
• Complete maintenance and inspection records.

The following skills will be developed on the job:

• Written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).
• Interpersonal and team-work skills by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer software skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
• The ability to apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.
• The ability to conduct mechanical maintenance of grounds, buildings, and lawn care equipment and tools. (e.g. tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and portable pumps)
• You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Administrative and record-keeping skills to complete daily log entries and maintenance reports of inspections.
• Planning and organizational skills to be able to work independently or as part of a team, and to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize your work.

Note: This position requires lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
   
   
2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.
   
   
3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
   
   
4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

These positions are entry level and will focus on developing skills for students. Having the following general skills and work habits will be an asset:

• The ability to work outdoors with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items (in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations).
  
• Ability and comfort in operating small machinery and equipment, including using lawn care tools.
  
• The ability to follow directions and seek clarification when needed.
  
• The ability to pay attention to detail.
  
• The ability to record information accurately.
  
• The ability to process and prepare administrative paperwork and payments.
  
• The ability to be punctual.

NOTE: Candidates with varying skills and volunteer/school/work experience will be considered.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay.
  
  Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area.
  
  You will receive a confirmation splash page verifying receipt of your application when it has been successfully received. You will only receive an email confirmation if you have entered your email address in the application. If you do not receive a confirmation splash page, it is likely that your application was not successfully received and it is recommended that you resubmit your application. If that still does not result in a confirmation, please contact SEO@ontario.ca during the posting period. We cannot provide assistance with submitting your application after the job ad deadline date.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.