GROUNDSKEEPER/MAINTENANCE WORKER

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys landscaping, grounds maintenance and performing minor maintenance activities. If you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork, then this opportunity with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services at the Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre is the job for you!

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About the job

You will:
- perform general maintenance to external buildings, fences and signs
- provide general grounds-keeping and maintenance services on a seasonal basis
- construct walls and repair locks
- repair roadway, parking lots and walkways
- perform routine cleaning duties
- maintain and repair grounds-keeping equipment
- provide semi-skilled maintenance services and general assistance to tradespersons
- monitor safety equipment and systems
- conduct and document fire drills
- develop annual and monthly maintenance schedules
- supervise, teach and engage youth in the completion of maintenance activities

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- valid driver's licence required to drive youth to appointments and facilitate regular maintenance of fleet;
- ability to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the position.

Specialized knowledge:

- knowledge of safe operation, maintenance and basic repair of related equipment for grass cutting, snow removal as well as safe operations of hand tools and equipment;
- demonstrated experience in performing general maintenance work such as repairs to building, painting, constructing walls, replacing locks and cleaning;
- general knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry principles and semi-skilled repairs using plans, diagrams and blueprints;
- general knowledge of heating, ventilation and cooling systems;
- general knowledge of safety equipment and security systems;
- general knowledge of horticultural theories and practices such as flower, shrub and tree planting as well as maintenance and general groundskeeping.

Other important skills:

- well developed communication skills;
- proven interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with tradespersons and develop positive relationships with youth;
- basic computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software programs.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• N-CF-51530/13

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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.