MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

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If you are a jack of all trades with the ability to learn new things in a short period of time, then consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Education's Provincial Schools Branch, where you will be responsible for maintaining the facilities and equipment.

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About the job

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 and fire 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
• assist with implementation of work plan for summer students

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What you bring to the team

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
• the ability to determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance and construction work at the facility
• good 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
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment such as skid steer loader, tractors and riding lawn mowers
• demonstrated experience and ability to maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment
• the ability to use hand tools and power equipment
• experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs

Other skills:

You have:
• good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• ability to move and set up furniture and equipment
• the ability to read and follow simple drawings, blue prints, work specifications, including written and verbal directions

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch 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.