Maintenance Mechanic (Temporary, On Call)

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Join our dynamic team in a challenging and critical role! Located in a medium security correctional treatment centre, we are looking for a dedicated individual to take on the responsibilities of general maintenance, repairs, and various skilled trades tasks. As part of the Quinte Detention Centre team, you'll play an important role in the maintenance and upkeep of our facility. Your skills will be put to the test as you provide expert trades services, general maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.

Please note:
• This position supervises inmate helpers - Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-7) applies.
• This is a contract position that works up to 40 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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 the OPS 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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance duties such as:

• Provide assistances to trades contractors and service providers, escorting within the secure sections of the building
• Participate in and support maintenance project work
• Perform plumbing maintenance (replace toilets, plumbing lines, taps, unplug clogged drains, sewage lines and traps)
• Perform electrical maintenance (change bulbs, fuses, switches and fixtures)
• Perform other semi-skilled maintenance (welding for items, install piping and plumbing fixtures, install appliances and equipment)
• Assist with masonry and carpentry projects
• Assist with preventative maintenance program
• Provide supervision and instructions to inmate helpers
• Maintain accurate supplies, tracking logs and records
• Other duties, as assigned

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have completed apprenticeship training in one of the skilled trades and are certified in Ontario

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and demonstrated experience in a wide variety of general maintenance work (such as plumbing, welding, electrical, etc.)
• You are able to work from blueprints, specifications, and shop-drawings to perform maintenance tasks
• You have experience in the safe operation of power equipment and hand tools
• You have knowledge of health and safety and demonstrated ability to follow organizational policies and procedures

Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

• You are able to work with other trades persons and institutional staff as well as provide instruction and supervision to inmate helpers
• You are able to determine areas in need of preventative maintenance, estimating material requirements/costs, and identifying issues

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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), Corporate Talent Programs 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.

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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.