Caretaker

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander, East Region seeks a qualified individual to provide cleaning and maintenance services for grounds, interior and exterior of buildings and vehicles, and arranging for building and vehicle repairs. To perform basic repairs and maintenance of operating systems, furniture and equipment.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Possess a valid Class G driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance guidelines in arranging vehicle maintenance and servicing. Knowledge of and skill in general cleaning techniques to ensure quality and efficiency. Knowledge of and skill in proper cleaning techniques for bodily substances located in cells and police vehicles. Knowledge of and skill in operating cleaning equipment.

Understanding of building operations and mechanical systems in order to identify and arrange servicing and repairs by technical personnel. Knowledge of and skill in basic carpentry and plumbing to perform minor repairs.

Knowledge of relevant sections of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act that pertain to handling and storage of toxic chemical solutions such as solvents and cleansing agents, and safety in use of equipment.

Oral communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with officers in the allocation of vehicles while remaining aware of competing operational priorities and scheduled maintenance requirements. Unresolved issues are escalated to the manager as required. Interpersonal skills to schedule and coordinate work performed by external contractors; and to greet and provide/exchange information with the public and relay messages to staff while covering for receptionists in certain detachments.

Knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance checks to ensure vehicle is operational and to identify requirements before sending out for servicing.

Knowledge to identify repair needs and mechanical problems in building, its operating systems, furniture and equipment and to ascertain whether or not an external contractor is required to resolve problem.

Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the caretaker duties within the assigned detachment.

Additional Information

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 30-Jul-2021. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 21-135 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Pat Disaverio.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: pat.disaverio@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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 Friday, July 30, 2021 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.