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Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women

City:

Milton

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

2 Temporary (six months with possible extension)

Job Code:

C93006 - Facilities Mechanic 3 (COR)

Salary:

$26.83 - $29.11 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

196230

The Maplehurst Correctional Complex and the Vanier Centre for Women with the Ministry of the Solicitor General seek highly skilled and knowledgeable tradespersons to perform general maintenance in a number of skilled trades for the two correctional facilities.

Please note:
• These positions are irregularly scheduled, on-call working 0 to 40 hours per week, with no guaranteed minimum shifts per week.

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

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 the OPS 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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain heating, ventilation and fire systems, as well as locking and security devices
• operate and maintain pumps, burners, water softeners and kitchen equipment
• replace and clean air and roll media filters; lubricate and tighten belts when necessary
• perform carpentry tasks
• install and finish drywall, security walls and ceilings, doors and windows
• repair and maintain tubular steel furniture and walls
• complete and maintain accurate tracking logs and records
• perform emergency repairs and assist plumbers and electricians as required

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government and/or you possess equivalent experience.
• You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate or the ability to obtain them upon employment.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• You have advanced knowledge of at least one recognized skilled trade, and a working knowledge of other skilled (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, welding, brick laying) and semi-skilled trades.
• You can perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair and HVAC maintenance).
• You can operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems.
• You can review information on automated systems and perform quality assurance checks.
• You can interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings.

Legislative knowledge:

• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes.
• You have the ability to obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures).
• You have knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action.
• You have knowledge of environmental waste management regulations for garbage and hazardous waste.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can discuss work projects with other trades people, liaise with correctional staff, and ensure work in completed in a timely manner.
• You can complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs.
• You can provide instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools.
• You can access information on warranty and service agreements to prepare reports, and respond to inquiries.

Computer skills:

• You are proficient with computer applications and computer systems for monitoring automated systems (e.g., mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic locking systems, building environmental controls and fence security monitors, closed circuit TV, etc.).

Additional Information:

Address:

2 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, 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:

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Note:

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), Corporate Talent Programs 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.
Employees working in congregate living settings may be 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 may 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 Monday, March 27, 2023 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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