Maintenance Mechanic Millwright

City of Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peterborough is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Millwright to join the Municipal Operations team at the Water Treatment Plant. You will install, maintain and repair equipment across the plant, reservoirs, pumping stations and generating stations, ensuring reliable operations.

This role requires a valid Millwright Certification and at least five years of related experience, with strong focus on safety, preventive maintenance, CMMS data management and coordination of third-party contractors.

Qualifications

• Valid Millwright Certification is required and at least 5 years of related work experience in water treatment or process plants.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance in water facilities.
• Ability to read and apply maintenance procedures and use CMMS for asset data management.
• Valid Class G driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical equipment at Water Treatment Plant, reservoirs, pumping and generating stations.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs.
• Update asset data in CMMS and coordinate preventive maintenance plans.
• Create, manage and close work orders in the maintenance system.
• Interpret asset condition data to establish predictive maintenance plans.
• Oversee third‑party contractors as required.
• Ensure safety procedures and compliance with OHSA, WHMIS and related standards.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Millwright Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Mechanic Millwright (203)

Requisition ID203-Posted10/15/2026-City of Peterborough-Municipal Operations-Water Treatment Plant

The Maintenance Mechanic is a key position for the team who will maintain, install and repair equipment and associated Water Treatment Plant storage, pumping and generating facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical equipment used at the Water Treatment Plant, reservoirs, pumping stations and generating stations.
• Variety of maintenance and construction work at the Water Treatment Plant, Generating Station and other water facilities.
• Perform routine corrective, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, installation, and repairs in compliance with the maintenance protocols. Equipment and system improvements and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic equipment.
• Updating and maintaining asset management data in a computerized maintenance management system for managing maintenance history of facilities and equipment.
• Co-ordinate preventive maintenance and job planning documents.
• Effectively create, maintain and close work orders utilizing the maintenance management system.
• Analyse asset condition data and interpret historic performance information to establish predictive maintenance plans.
• Operates a hydraulic log lifter to remove or replace logs.
• Assists in the development of operating and maintenance procedures.
• Perform restricted/confined space entry at various WTP facilities to perform routine inspection, and maintenance.
• Performs administrative functions such as, timekeeping, materials support, cost monitoring, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Oversee third party contractors as required.
• Operation of various tools and safety equipment to perform all duties of the position.
• Trades responsibilities as per Practice H24-05.
• Continually review and keep abreast of pertinent legislation including:
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Ministry of Natural Resources (Lakes & Rivers Improvement Act) (LRIA)
  • Electrical Utility Safety Association (EUSA) and
  • Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety
• A personal commitment to continuing education.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others who are dependent upon their actions; Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Valid Millwright Certification is required, combined with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in a water treatment plant manufacturing/process plant or generating station with demonstrated experience in a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.

Technical Skills

• Able to work alone and with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment with the ability to motivate, lead, work cooperatively and promote a professional multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment found in a water treatment plant.
• Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance concepts and methods and maintenance planning.
• Successful completion and obtained certification or license on the following courses:
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D.
  • Fall Arrest
  • Confined Space
  • Lock Out & Tag Out; and
  • Working at Heights
• Knowledge of safety requirements associated with the work including Arc Flash and FR clothing, and job safety planning.
• Working knowledge and experience using MSOffice Suite application.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance record.
• Valid Class G driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Demonstrated excellent safety record and safe-working attitude.
• A personal commitment to continuing education and advancement.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards.
• Ability to meet the Physical Demands Analysis.

Compensation

Classification for this position: IBEW Local 636, Maintenance Mechanic Millwright (Job Class 15)

$37.53 to $44.49 per hour (Oct 1, 2026 rates)

1 Vacancy | Full-time | Permanent

Hours of Work and Location

Advertisement Closing Date

Sunday, November 15 @ 11:59 pm

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

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