Mechanical Tradesperson / Millwright

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school board in Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson / Millwright to join their Facilities Maintenance Department. This full-time position involves installing, operating, and maintaining mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a valid Millwright certification, significant maintenance experience, and a Class G driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
• Commitment to keep licenses current.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Maintain Board vehicles and tools.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant codes and legislation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of fluid mechanics

Ability to prioritize work orders

Proficiency with a variety of tools

Education

Secondary school diploma

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification 433A Millwright

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification 313A Refrigeration Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Mechanical Tradesperson / Millwright role at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our Facilities Maintenance Department.

Position

MECHANICAL TRADESPERSON / MILLWRIGHT

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-time

WORK YEAR: Works 12 months per year

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, which includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break (40 hours per week)

SALARY RANGE: $38.39 to $39.75 per hour ($79,857 - $82,676 per year)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead and under the general direction of the Crew Chief, the Mechanical Tradesperson / Millwright ensures building components are maintained by installing, operating and repairing mechanical equipment; ensuring work is performed in a safe and effective manner, complying with OCDSB and legislative standards and codes; ensuring Board vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained; performing other related duties to ensure that properties, facilities, and equipment are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and continual upgrading of relevant codes and legislation (Acts and Regulations), new materials, equipment, products, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of Locking Out and Tagging procedures.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to liaise with coworkers, plant supervisors, chief custodians, and other Board personnel to gather information regarding problems, order and purchase supplies/materials; listening skills required to understand explanations of problems and how equipment is functioning; good understanding of fluid mechanics (hydraulic / pneumatic) and all components involved.
• Initiative and judgment to decide methods of repair and equipment / supplies needed, prioritizing work orders; organization skills to prioritize work and reschedule activities due to emergency calls; ability to use a variety of tools (drills, voltages, multimeter, pipe wrenches); ability to report code violations, complete forms such as daily logs and work order sheets; ability to calculate formulae for volume and material costing.
• Ability to use electronic mail and computer maintenance management system and to work with minimum supervision.

This knowledge would normally be obtained through completion of a secondary school diploma and:

• a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification 433A Millwright, or
• Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification 313A Refrigeration Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Note: this position does not require use of the refrigeration component of the trade license) or equivalent will be considered, and
• a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance.

The incumbent must keep all relevant licenses current and take approved training courses as required. The incumbent must have a valid Ontario Class G driver's license.

Application Process

Apply to Education. Applications will be considered in accordance with the PSSU Collective Agreement.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the Algonquin land and reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.

EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER