Apply By: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
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Maintenance Mechanic

Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Kenora Jail
City:
Kenora
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
3 Temporary (on-call up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
Job Code:
C93002 - Facilities Mechanic/Facilities Technician 1 (COR)
Salary:
$22.87 - $24.72 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
178939
Do you have a background in maintenance or the trades? If so, bring your expertise to the Kenora Jail where you will provide general maintenance services for the correctional facility.

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.
• The Kenora Jail is located at:1430 River Drive, Kenora (Please click on address link for a map of where the jail is located)

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Assist and escort contractors and tradespersons in the overall maintenance of the building
• Perform semi-skilled and general maintenance duties
• Check plumbing and performing some maintenance where possible (i.e. repair or replacing taps, toilets, and water lines; unplugging sinks, drains, sewage lines and traps, etc.)
• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Perform minor electrical maintenance (i.e. changing bulbs, fuses, switches, fixtures; cleaning and servicing electrical motors, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers etc.)
• Clean, oil, adjust, and installing locks
• Patch cracks and plaster, brick or cement and painting
• Regularly check valves and pressure gauges on boilers and condensation pumps
• Perform other duties, as required

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a valid G driver's license

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience with a wide range of general maintenance work (such as plumbing, electrical, repairs, etc.)
• You are able to understand and work from specifications and drawings
• You are experienced in the safe operation of hand/powered tools and equipment
• You have knowledge of health and safety
• You have demonstrated ability to follow workplace policies and protocols in order to ensure a safe and secure work area

Skills

• You have communication skills to coordinate with and escort contractors and tradespersons
• You are able to work effectively with facility staff
• You have problem-solving skills to identify maintenance issues or malfunctions, troubleshoot, and determine appropriate solution
• You are able to prioritize and effectively manage own work

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 3 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 1430 River Dr, Kenora, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4-7
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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 Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.
  • Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

    Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 29, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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