Maintenance Mechanic (On-Call Contract)

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Are you a maintenance professional? Bring your skills to the Central East Correctional Centre to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We invite you to join our teams!

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• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
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About the job

• Performs general maintenance and assists in project work
• Provides assistance to skilled tradesperson in repairs, renovations, and general upkeep
• Operate and maintain various systems and equipment within the facility
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance
• Ensure safety and security of staff and work area
• Other duties, as assigned
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Please note:
• This position requires you to work on an on-call basis. The hours of work are 0 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements and with no guaranteed hours.
• This position conducts work on-site at the Central East Correctional Centre, located at 541 Hwy 36 RR 1 (Lindsay, Ontario)
• This position will be working in the secure parts of the institution and may be in the vicinity of or around inmates

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are qualified in one or more of the skilled trades and licensed in Ontario OR possess equivalent acceptable experience in the maintenance field
• You have valid First Aid and Heartsaver certificates OR ability to obtain upon hire

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have demonstrated maintenance knowledge, skills, and experience (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, welding, repair, etc.) to assist in construction/renovation projects
• You are able to understand and follow blueprints, schematics, and specification diagrams/drawings
• You have experience in the use of a variety of tools and equipment to perform maintenance work
• You have knowledge of workplace health and safety as well as municipal by-laws and building codes to ensure the safety of the work area and integrity of installations

Communication Skills

• You can discuss and assist other trades professionals or staff on work projects
• You have writing skills to complete reports and logs

Problem-Solving Skills

• You can determine the most appropriate method to complete assigned work
• You can recognize and report issues or hazards

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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.

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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.