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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Sudbury Jail

City:

Sudbury

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Permanent

Job Code:

C93006 - Facilities Mechanic 3 (COR)

Salary:

$26.83 - $29.11 Per Hour* (K1 salary note applies).
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

180997

Are you a mechanically skilled individual looking for your next challenging opportunity to make an impact? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General with the Sudbury Jail where you will provide semi skilled and general maintenance services.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

The OPS has been recognized as a top employer. We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will:
• operate, troubleshoot, replace, repair and maintain all heating, ventilation, fire systems and associated electromechanical devices and subsystems
• check and repair air conditioning and boiler systems by computer
• check the boiler room on a daily basis as well as check the refrigeration system and conduct chemical tests
• operate and maintain pumps and burners, water softeners, kitchen items and grounds equipment
• replace and clean air and roll media filters as well as lubricate and tighten belts when necessary
• repair and maintain tubular steel furniture, water tanks, power plant equipment, security screens and steel structures as well as security and non-security locks
• perform emergency repairs in the absence of other maintenance staff and assist plumbers and electricians as required
• complete and maintain appropriate logs and records
• train and instruct staff and inmate helpers and ensure their safety, welfare and custody by taking periodic counts, searches, remind inmates of rules and regulations, warnings and minor misconducts and lay major charges with appropriate reports

How do I qualify?

Mandatory Requirements:

• you are qualified in one or more of the skilled trades and licensed by the appropriate Ministry
• you have the ability to obtain a current First Aid and Heartsaver certification

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• you understand the techniques, equipment and tools used in the skilled trades (plumbing, electrical, welding, brick laying and carpentry) in order to perform major and minor repairs, renovations and construction projects
• you can perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (i.e. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair and HVAC maintenance)
• you can operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire systems, instrumentation and control systems
• you can request and review information on all automated systems assigned by your supervisor and perform quality assurance checks
• you can interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings

Legislative and Safety Knowledge and Skills:

• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws, codes and provincial building codes (i.e. ensure the safety and integrity of installations, prevent staff injuries and aid in determining appropriate work methods)
• you have knowledge of the governmental requirements for correctional facility security (i.e. lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures to ensure employee safety)
• you can recognize workplace hazards and security breaches to ensure prompt corrective action
• you understand and can apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures (i.e. ensure compliance with standards, proper equipment operation, utilization and maintenance of the safety and security of the work area)
• you have knowledge in environmental waste management regulations for both garbage and hazardous waste to ensure safe storage and disposal

Other Essential Skills:

• you can discuss work projects with other trades personnel, liaise with correctional staff and ensure work in completed in a timely manner
• you can complete reports on assigned projects as well as complete reports for your supervisor and maintain accurate logs
• you can instruct employees in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools needed for repairs, renovation and construction
• you can access information on warranties and service agreements to prepare reports and respond to internal mail
• you are proficient with computers and computer systems related to monitoring automated systems (e.g. mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic locking systems, building environmental controls and fence security monitors, Closed Circuit TV)

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 181 Elm Street West, Sudbury, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

4-7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Note:

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), , including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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, May 10, 2022 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.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

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.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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