Maintenance Technician

The Ontario Clean Water Agency; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee and maintain advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment. The role requires the ability to operate in varied physical conditions and collaborate with a skilled team. Candidates should have experience with mechanical and electrical systems in this critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced water and wastewater system equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of operating in varied physical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain related equipment in a Class 4 wastewater treatment facility.
• Oversee, operate, inspect, and carry out repairs on system equipment.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical system maintenance

Operating and inspecting water/wastewater equipment

Ability to work in confined spaces

Job description

Locations 1300 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON

Job Term 2 Permanent

Job Code Maintenance Mechanic 3 (93006P)

Posting Status OPEN

File No. OCWA-163-25-SP

Job ID 234862

Job Closing October 8, 2025

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician with OCWA!

Overview

In this role, you will maintain related equipment in an advanced Class 4 wastewater treatment facility. This position will require you to oversee, operate, inspect, maintain and carry out repairs on complex and advanced water and wastewater system equipment, such as mechanical and electrical valves, centrifugal pumps, chemical systems, and process control equipment. In carrying out these duties at the various water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, you will have the opportunity to work independently or when required, to work with a dedicated and skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate, inspect, maintain and carry out repairs on complex and advanced water and wastewater system equipment, including mechanical and electrical valves, centrifugal pumps, chemical systems, and process control equipment.
• Work independently or with a dedicated and skilled team as required at various water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.

Physical and Work Environment

• Work in all weather conditions and equipped with personal protective equipment.
• Work in confined spaces, dirty and/or noisy environments.
• Physical dexterity requirements include walking, standing, sitting, lifting (floor to waist, waist to shoulder), kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, stair climbing, ladder climbing, pushing, pulling, carrying, handling, fingering, reaching forward, and reaching overhead.