Do you have a wide maintenance skillset with the ability to learn new things in a short period of time? If so, consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Education's Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch.
The W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford is looking for someone to assist in maintaining the facilities and equipment of 20 buildings ranging in age from 5 to 147 years old and includes classrooms, recreational and dining facilities, and student residences.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general plumbing, electrical and general facility maintenance.
• Provide general repairs to heating, ventilation systems
• Provide general repairs to locks, valves, pumps, repair of windows, flooring, minor painting and general touch-up work to furniture.
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation of the swimming pool.
• Assist contract and government services tradespersons.
• Move and set-up furniture and equipment as required;
• Assist with implementation of work plans for summer students.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory
You have:
• You have the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
• You have the ability to obtain valid Heart saver and Emergency First Aid Certificate.
Technical Skills:
• You have demonstrated experience and general working knowledge of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems, and electrical to assist with semi-skilled general maintenance;
• You are able to determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance and construction work at the facility;
• You have proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing routine general maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, small engines, appliances, furniture fittings and electromechanical systems.
• You have demonstrated experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment such as skid steer loader, tractors and riding lawn mowers;
• You have proven experience and ability to maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment;
• You have the ability to use hand tools and power equipment;
• You have experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs.
Other Essential Skills:
• You have developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• You have organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills to manage daily operations and tasks;
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), confined space, designated substances surveys, etc.;
• You are able to read and follow simple drawings, blueprints, work specifications, including written and verbal instructions.
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.
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Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive
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.
Other essential skills:
• You are able to interpret and apply a variety of related policies, procedures and legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, building codes/fire codes, local by-laws etc.
• You have good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• You have organizational, time management, analytical and problem solving skills