MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT– Seasonal position from June to March recurring

The Ministry of Education, Robarts School for the Deaf and Amethyst Demonstration School, requires an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment
• Perform general plumbing, electrical and welding work; general facility maintenance
• Provide general repairs to heating, ventilation and fire systems
• Provide general repairs to locks, valves, pumps; repair of windows, flooring, minor painting and general touch-up work to furniture
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation and hygienic condition of the swimming pool
• Assist contract and government services tradespersons
• Assist with implementation of work plan for summer students

How do I qualify?

Knowledge and related experience

• You have demonstrated experience and general working knowledge of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical to assist with semi-skilled general maintenance and to determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance and construction work at the facility;
• You have good mechanical aptitude and experience performing routine general maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, small engines, appliances, furniture, fittings, electromechanical systems;
• You have demonstrated experience and ability to maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment.
• You have the ability to use hand tools and power equipment
• You have the ability to read and follow simple drawings, blue prints, work specifications, including written and verbal directions
• You have experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs
• You have good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• You have organizational, time management, analytical and problem solving skills
• You have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• You have good physical ability to move and set up furniture and equipment.

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 Monday, August 19, 2013 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.