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
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