Consider this opportunity as Maintenance Plumber, where you will provide plumbing services at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex, Ministry of the Solicitor General. As a licensed plumber, you will maintain and repair the plumbing, sanitation, and heating systems and assist other maintenance personnel, as assigned.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40
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What can I expect to do in this role?
• install, service, replace and monitor plumbing equipment
• determine work methods in accordance with government codes and by-laws
• estimate material and labour requirements, requisition supplies, and keep records of supplies used
• inspect and repair plumbing and heating fixtures; perform preventative maintenance
• monitor and utilize various computerized electronic systems
• supervise and instruct selected offender helpers including writing reports
NOTE:
• This position is required to supervise and instruct inmate helpers and is eligible for the Custodial Responsibility Allowance
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are certified as a plumber by the designated Ministry of the Ontario government.
• You currently possess a certificate in First Aid and Heartsaver or your are able and willing to obtain certification.
Technical knowledge:
• You have the knowledge of techniques, equipment and tools used in plumbing practice.
• You have the knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, provincial building codes.
• You have the knowledge of blueprints, plans and drawings.
• You have experience estimating labour and material requirements to install, service and replace plumbing equipment.
• You have the knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• You have demonstrated ability to understand and comply with corporate policies and protocols in order acquire knowledge of and work within institutional security practices and procedures.
Communication skills:
• You can discuss in detail requests for new installations or extensive repairs.
• You can explain technical matters in easily understood terms in order to train and supervise inmate helpers on plumbing procedures and safe use of tools.
• You can maintain control of inmate helpers, address behavioural issues, and liaise with correctional staff.
• You can prepare behaviour and performance reports, maintain logs, prepare sketches and plans for manager approval.
Analytical skills:
• You can assess causes of plumbing defects, blockages or leaks, and recommend best method of repair.
• You can review computer output on automated systems and determine location of problem, materials and equipment needed to fix.
Computer skills:
• You can perform quality assurance checks and locate/isolate problems raised by monitoring systems.
• You can input data and complete activity reports.