MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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Do you have the skills to provide maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation services for water and sewage systems and irrigation stations? If so, then join this opportunity with the Ontario Place Corporation (OPC) where you will maintain and service OPC buildings.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Check, test and service mechanical equipment by cleaning, oiling, greasing and replacing worn/broken parts
• Maintain and service motorized mechanical vehicles
• Build, repair and fabricate metal items
• Operate hand, power, diagnostic and technical tools
• Log and complete inspection reports outlining maintenance and/or repairs made
• Review drawings, schematics and specifications in order to carry out simple diagnostic functions and to perform simple repairs/modifications
• Provide general labour/technical assistance to support events/activities and to support other departments and trades staff.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal bylaws and codes and provincial building codes in order to ensure the safety and integrity of installations, and to prevent injuries and to aid in determining work methods
• You have knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for proper equipment operation/utilization and to maintain the safety and security of the work area and staff
• You have knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste including oil heating equipment, boilers, and sewage and water plant operations
• You have knowledge of safety procedures and operational use and handling of hand powered, diagnostic and technical tools, equipment (e.g. air guns, power wrenches, torches, drills, grinders, shop equipment) and motorized vehicles (e.g. mark lift, forklift) to diagnose problems and perform repairs

Business Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of plumbing and heating/air conditioning systems in order to perform repairs and maintenance
• You are able to diagnose, test and inspect mechanical, air-conditioning and heating systems/equipment
• You are able to identify cause of equipment malfunction and methods of repair (e.g. investigating refrigeration line leaks)
• You have knowledge of computerized systems relating to the monitoring of automated systems for mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic locking systems, building environmental controls and security monitors
• You have knowledge of the techniques, equipment and tools required to conduct repairs to determine the proper methods of problem diagnosis and establish service requirements
• You have experience with understanding drawings, schematics and specification diagrams to assist in performing maintenance and repairs
• You are able to interpret sketches, specifications and drawings for use to assess and determine methodology and complexity of work process

Organizational and Planning Skills:

• You have excellent planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills to identify, plan, organize and complete the sequential steps necessary to investigate, inspect, and evaluate problems
• You can perform the necessary service requirements to complete required work within timelines

Communication, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to inform Foreman/Manager on the progress, length of time and requirements for performing work and to provide detailed technical explanations in plain language terms
• You are able to complete inspection reports and write and maintain repair logs
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills to assess and solve practical problems

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Additional information:

Note:

• As of July 1, 2021, the salary range for this position is $26.83 to $29.11 per hour, per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
  
  The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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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.