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Student - General Maintenance Assistant
Organization:
Various Ministries
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
City:
Amherstburg, Belle River, Belleville, Brantford, Chesterville, Downsview, Dryden, Hamilton, Harrow, Kingsville, Milton, Ruthven, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Thorold, Thunder Bay, Toronto, West Lorne
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
Student 1 - Student Level 1, Student 2 - Student Level 2
Salary:
$11.40 - $12.25 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.
Note: Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
As a General Maintenance Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
- Assist staff with ground and lawn maintenance, and general building and equipment maintenance (e.g. painting, brush removal, clearing culverts, and servicing equipment, tools, and machinery).
- Assist in carrying out inspections of facilities and grounds.
- Complete maintenance and inspection records.
- Note: This position requires lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
The following skills will be developed on the job:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).
- Interpersonal and team-work skills by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Technical Skills
- Computer software skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
- The ability to apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.
- The ability to conduct mechanical maintenance of grounds, buildings, and lawn care equipment and tools (e.g. tractors, law mowers, weed trimmers, and portable pumps)
- You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Organizational Skills
- Administrative and record-keeping skills to complete daily log entries and maintenance reports of inspections.
- Planning and organizational skills to be able to work independently or as part of a team, and to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize your work.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.
- Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. You must meet all age requirements for the position by May 1, 2017.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You much be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
Skills
These positions are entry level and will focus on developing skills for students. Having the following general skills and work habits will be an asset:
- The ability to work outdoors with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items (in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations).
- Ability and comfort in operating small machinery and equipment, including using lawn care tools.
- The ability to follow directions and seek clarification when needed.
- The ability to pay attention to detail.
- The ability to record information accurately.
- The ability to process and prepare administrative paperwork and payments.
- The ability to be punctual.
NOTE: Candidates with varying skills and volunteer/school/work experience will be considered.
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A , N/A
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, certain positions may require the top candidate(s) to undergo a security screening check based on the nature of the work being performed. Please refer to the information below to determine the type of screening checks that may be required for this position, if applicable.
You will be responsible for obtaining the required criminal record check at your own expense. If applicable, the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD), Ministry of Government and Consumer Service (MGCS), with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must be obtained in person at your local police service.) 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 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 screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay. Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area.
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All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 14, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
