Join the Ontario Science Centre! As one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned learning institution, we inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery. The Centre hosts up to a million visitors each year and offers hands-on experiences and insights into science and technology that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us.
Be a part of an innovative team at the Ontario Science Centre where our vision is to inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery, and action to create a better future for our planet. The Facility Operations department is looking for someone who can provide a variety of general maintenance and repair services throughout the building. If you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork, then this opportunity with Ontario Science Centre is for you.
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About the job
This position will provide preventative facility maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, and equipment including:
• Erecting walls, covering with drywall and finishing
• Reinforcing and refinishing cemented areas where cracks have developed
• Installing, changing, and cleaning lighting in a variety of awkward and difficult to reach areas
• Assisting outside contractors by finishing or prepping work and by ensuring they have appropriate equipment, building access and storage space for materials
• Minor carpentry such as repairing nature trail lookouts/fences, building cabinet shelving and completing furniture repairs
• Installing and maintaining directional signs inside/outside the complex including cementing posts to affix signs
This position is also expected to perform occasional cleaning duties and provide assistance to the shipping/receiving and mail room areas as required.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Ability to obtain a Forklift license and Scissor Lift license
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license or equivalent and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Mechanical aptitude relating to general handyman skills including carpet and tile laying, dry walling, plastering, limited carpentry, grounds maintenance, furniture installation, etc.
• Knowledge of any potential or actual dangers to health and safety in the workplace to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and report hazards as appropriate
• Working knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools including: table saw, circular saw, sanders, routers, planer, etc.
Communication Skills
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, simple plans, diagrams and blue prints
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, external visitors, rental clients, and contractors
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment to coordinate workload
• Ability to train and oversee the work of temporary labour in peak load situations
Self-Management and Organizational Skills
• Ability to set priorities in order to meet deadlines in a changing environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to effectively self-manage and independently resolve issues