Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Penetanguishene is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician) to join a small maintenance team at the Central North Correctional Centre. The role is 3 temporary positions up to 6 months with possible extension, offering a Monday–Friday schedule and a hourly wage of $26.98–$29.90, with a shift premium for inmate-helper work.

You will escort tradespeople, perform general maintenance, operate relevant systems, handle groundskeeping, and supervise inmate helpers

Qualifications

• Mandatory: certified in a skilled trade as recognized by the Ontario Government, or equivalent experience.
• Mandatory: current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate, or ability to obtain before hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort and assist skilled tradespeople during maintenance, renovation and repair tasks.
• Perform general maintenance and building upkeep, e.g., changing light bulbs and painting.
• Operate and maintain pumps, burners, water softeners, and kitchen/grounds equipment.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks including snow removal and lawn mowing.
• Supervise inmate helpers and report their conduct.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Groundskeeping

Escort tradespeople

Communication skills

WHMIS knowledge

First Aid/Heartsaver

Education

Skilled trades certification

First Aid & Heartsaver cert.

Tools

HVAC systems operation

Blueprints & drawings interpretation

Job description

Apply By: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)

3 Temporary up to 6 months, with possible extension

$26.98 - $29.90 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Put your skills to the test as you provide critical help in ensuring our facilities are safe and maintained.

Join our dynamic team in beautiful Penetanguishene - a town with a picturesque and protected harbour, and a rich heritage and culture. We look forward to welcoming dedicated maintenance mechanics who will conduct general maintenance and groundskeeping, as well as escort external tradespeople throughout our facilities while they perform skilled trades work. Given this position works with inmate helpers, a shift premium will be added to every pay.

About the job

Working as part of a small maintenance team at the Central North Correctional Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule (Mondays-Fridays). In this role you can expect to:

• Escort and help skilled tradespeople while they perform a variety of maintenance, renovation and repair tasks
• Perform general maintenance and building upkeep duties such as changing light bulbs, painting, etc.
• Operate and maintain various pumps/burners, water softeners, kitchen and grounds equipment
• Groundskeeping such as clearing snow and mowing grass
• Supervise inmate helpers and report their conduct

What you bring to the team

Mandatory

• You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government, or you have equivalent experience
• You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate, or the ability to obtain these before hire

Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience

• perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair)
• operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems
• interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings

Legislative Knowledge

• interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
• obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures)
• understand and apply 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

Communication Skills

• discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time
• complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs
• give instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools
• access information about warranty and service agreements
• prepare reports and respond to inquiries

Computer Skills

• You are able to use computer applications and automated systems

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information

Apply by:

• 3 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements forthis job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.