Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service (OPSEU) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician) at the Toronto East Detention Centre. You will perform general maintenance, skilled trades work, and supervise inmate helpers while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures.

Occasional weekend work may be required. A shift premium is added to every pay. Certification in a trades discipline and First Aid/Heart Saver are mandatory requirements for the role.

Qualifications

• You are certified in one skilled trade or have equivalent experience.
• You are First Aid and Heart Saver certified.
• Experience with skilled trades such as locksmithing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC or welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled trades and general maintenance services to facilities.
• Perform duties such as locksmithing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, welding, and related tasks.
• Instruct staff and inmate helpers on maintenance tasks and safe use of tools and power equipment.
• Review blueprints, schematics and drawings and assist on maintenance projects.

Skills

Skilled trades certification

First Aid & Heart Saver

Blueprint interpretation

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)

1 Temporary (contract up to 6 months with possible extension)

Job code:

C93006 - Facilities Mechanic 3 (COR)

$29.46 - $31.96 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 Toronto. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated maintenance mechanic 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 maintenance team at the Toronto East Detention Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule. In this role you can expect to:

• Provide skilled trades and general maintenance services
• Perform duties such as: locksmith, electrical, plumbing, small motor repairs, carpentry, air conditioning, welding, etc.
• Instruct staff and inmate helpers on maintenance tasks and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
• Assist other skilled tradespeople
• Review blueprints and specifications
• Participate and assist on maintenance projects

This position works within a secure correctional facility and will oftentimes work within the vicinity of and around inmates.

Please Note: Occasional weekend work may be required.

Mandatory requirements

• You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government or possess equivalent experience
• You are First Aid and Heart Saver certified

Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience:

• use your advanced knowledge of at least one skilled trade to perform maintenance tasks (e.g. carpentry, welding, or plumbing)
• use your knowledge of other skilled and semi-skilled trades to perform a variety of maintenance tasks (ie, painting, replacing locks, drywall 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
• learn 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 on the safe use of power equipment and hand tools
• access information about warranty and service agreements
• prepare reports and respond to inquiries
• demonstrate tasks and instruct inmate helpers

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

Our managers foster a supportive and collaborative environment through open communication, an open-door policy, and regular feedback. They emphasize inclusivity, respect, and shared goals, empowering team members and adapting to individual preferences.

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
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 55 Civic Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
• 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.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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.