Maintenance Mechanic Millwright

Ontario Water Works Association; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peterborough is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, install and repair equipment across Water Treatment Plant storage, pumping and generating facilities. You will work in a team, perform preventive and corrective maintenance and update asset data in the CMMS.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, supervising contractors, and ensuring safety and compliance with OHSA, WHMIS and ESA standards while pursuing ongoing education and skills development.

Qualifications

• Valid Millwright Certification with at least 5 years in water facilities or related plants.
• Experience in installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of OHSA, WHMIS, ESA and LRIA safety requirements.
• Ability to read and update asset management data and maintenance work orders.
• Strong record of safety, ethics and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair mechanical/electrical equipment across water plants and stations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and plan future work.
• Update asset management system with maintenance history and work orders.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and supervise third party contractors.
• Develop operating and maintenance procedures and conduct inspections
• Operate safety equipment and respect confined space procedures.
• Manage timekeeping, materials support and cost monitoring.

Skills

Team environment

Lead coordination

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

MS Office

Education

Millwright Certification

Tools

Computerized maintenance system

Hydraulic log lifter

Job description

Position Summary

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

1. Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical equipment used at the Water Treatment Plant, reservoirs, pumping stations and generating stations.
2. Variety of maintenance and construction work at the Water Treatment Plant, Generating Station and other water facilities.
3. 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.
4. Updating and maintaining asset management data in a computerized maintenance management system for managing maintenance history of facilities and equipment.
5. Co-ordinate preventive maintenance and job planning documents.
6. Effectively create, maintain and close work orders utilizing the maintenance management system.
7. Analyse asset condition data and interpret historic performance information to establish predictive maintenance plans.
8. Operates a hydraulic log lifter to remove or replace logs.
9. Assists in the development of operating and maintenance procedures.
10. Perform restricted/confined space entry at various WTP facilities to perform routine inspection, and maintenance.
11. Performs administrative functions such as, timekeeping, materials support, cost monitoring, and quality control/quality assurance.
12. Oversee third party contractors as required.
13. Operation of various tools and safety equipment to perform all duties of the position.
14. Trades responsibilities as per Practice H24-05.
15. 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
16. A personal commitment to continuing education.
17. 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.
18. 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

1. Able to work alone and with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
2. Previous experience in a unionized environment with the ability to motivate, lead, work cooperatively and promote a professional multi-disciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated experience in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment found in a water treatment plant.
4. Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance concepts and methods and maintenance planning.
5. 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
6. Knowledge of safety requirements associated with the work including Arc Flash and FR clothing, and job safety planning.
7. Working knowledge and experience using MSOffice Suite application.
8. Demonstrated excellent attendance record.
9. Valid Class G driver's license and excellent driving record.
10. Demonstrated excellent safety record and safe-working attitude.
11. A personal commitment to continuing education and advancement.
12. Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards.
13. 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

40 hrs per week

Advertisement Closing Date

Sunday, November 15 @ 11:59 pm

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation.

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