Maintenance Person (Operations)- (CU-60) (Area 5B - Reg Ops @ Duntroon Bus Garage)

Applytoeducation; Midhurst; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe County District School Board is seeking a Maintenance Person for Area #5B – Duntroon Operations Centre and group of schools. This permanent role involves 40 hours per week with 8-hour days and as-needed shift coverage.

Applicants must be skilled in building trades, read blueprints, operate tools, and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license. The board emphasizes equity and accessibility, with OMERS pension participation and CUPE Local 1310 bargaining unit terms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building trades and be mechanically inclined.
• Experience with power tools and construction equipment.
• Maintenance methods and building repairs knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and shop drawings.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Physically fit for heavy lifting and working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and time management skills.
• Valid Ontario driver's license required.
• Computer literacy to operate maintenance systems and MS Office.

Skills

Building trades

Power tools

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Time management

Driver's license

MS Office

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance Work Order System

Facility Services Software

Job description

MAINTENANCE PERSON

Operations Area: Area #5B – Duntroon Operations Centre and group of schools

Status: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week

Shift: As required

Posting #: CU-60

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of building trades and be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of power tools and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, general building repairs, building interior systems, exterior building fabric and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams and shop drawings.
• Good communication skills. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, work from ladders, power lifts, and scaffolding.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and time management skills.
• Valid Ontario drivers licence is required and proof will be requested on hiring.
• Computer literacy sufficient to operate Facility Services Maintenance Work Order System and MS Office programs.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Description for Maintenance Person.

Testing WILL be required during the selection process

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

This position is part of the CUPE Local 1310 bargaining unit. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are contained within the CUPE Collective Agreement, including any applicable union dues.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.