Tradesperson

Northwest Employment Works; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Fort Frances is looking for an experienced tradesperson responsible for maintaining town facilities. The role involves coordinating maintenance projects, ensuring all systems operate efficiently, and contributing to capital budgets by identifying potential maintenance needs. This position is essential to fostering a proactive maintenance environment and requires strong knowledge of mechanical systems.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and general building maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to estimate maintenance costs and manage external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance work orders for various facilities.
• Perform inspections and general maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Schedule tasks to minimize service disruption for facility operations.

Skills

Maintenance Coordination

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Relevant Trades Certification

Job description

https://www.fortfrances.ca/sites/default/files/job_posting_-_tradesperson_-_may_27_2025_-_external.pdf

General Responsibilities
Respond to work orders to carry out all types of maintenance within Town of Fort Frances
facilities.
Reports status of maintenance activities to Asset Management Coordinator upon the
completion of work, and at regular intervals as identified by supervisor.
Works with and coordinates other external contractors, as required, to complete
maintenance projects.
Provides input into capital budgets by identifying potential maintenance items, providing
preliminary cost estimates, and providing input regarding remaining life of facility, and all
components.
Works with facility staff to schedule maintenance to ensure minimum disruption of service,
where feasible.
Assists with maintenance of Mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Responsibilities include completion of regular inspections,
general maintenance, belt and filter changes.
Provides assistance to other Operations and Facilities departments, as required during
unusual circumstances.
Ensures that a preventative maintenance approach is implemented proactively for all
facilities, as well as all equipment contained within the facilities.
Regularly checks facilities to ensure that fire and life safety systems are operational.
Inspects vacant facilities as required.
Other duties as assigned.