Tradesperson

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Fort Frances; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a skilled Tradesperson to ensure the maintenance of municipal facilities. This role requires a journey-level certification and 3-5 years of experience. The position involves responding to maintenance requests, coordinating with other contractors, and conducting regular inspections of facilities. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Red Seal Certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Town facilities to comply with code and regulations.
• Respond to maintenance work orders and report status.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and checks.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to comprehend engineering drawings

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)

Journeyman certification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Job description

Business Name: Town of Fort Frances

Contact Person: Mia Sexton, HR Manager

Website: https://www.fortfrances.ca/

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone] x 1220

Address: 320 Portage Avenue Fort Frances, Ontario, CA, P9A 3P9

Job Title: Tradespersons

Job Description: TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

Department: Public Works
Commencing: As Soon as Possible
Rate of Pay: $34.09/hour
Deadline: Open until filled

Please apply by submitting a completed application form, cover letter, and resume, by email to [e-mail] (one(1) PDF file preferred) with the subject line: Tradesperson.

Application forms are available online at: http://fortfrances.ca/town/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Please note that at present, we are only accepting external job applications by email or by fax at [phone].

For more information, please contact Ray Calder, Facilities Superintendent, at 807-274-4561 x 1728.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Tradesperson
General Supervisor: Operations and Facilities Division Manager
Employee Group: CUPE and its Local 65
Date: May 27, 2025

Position Summary:

• The incumbent is responsible to undertake maintenance activities as required to ensure that Town facilities are maintained to comply with all applicable code, and regulatory requirements.
• The incumbent is responsible for maintenance activities in all facilities, and will from time to time, assist the staff of the Memorial Sports Centre with shut down activities, as required.

Direction Received:

• The incumbent reports to and takes direction from the Facilities Superintendent.
• The incumbent may take task direction in the form of work orders from the Asset Management Coordinator.

Direction of Others:

• The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• The incumbent may provide task direction to others who may assist them with undertaking maintenance activities.

Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope:

• None specifically identified for this position.

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 contactors, 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, belt and filter changes.
• Provides assistance to other Operations and Facilities department, 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 safely systems are operational.
• Inspects vacant facilities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Journeyman certification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical discipline. Red Seal Certification an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend engineering drawings.

Effort:

• Work demands concentration for periods of intermediate duration on a daily basis.
• Work is frequently physically demanding, requiring heavy physical activity for intermediate periods of time.
• Interruptions are occasional to frequent when instructed to go to other jobs. Most work is subject to checks and controls or is verified by others in subsequent operations.

Working Conditions:

• The hours of work shall consist of forty (40) hours per week.
• Hours of work are flexible, and may require some work on evenings, weekends, and nights.
• May be required to work overtime up to 20% of normal working hours.
• Will work in a variety of settings, and will frequently be exposed to disagreeable outdoor elements, and occasionally to disagreeable indoor conditions.
• Exposure to work related hazards is occasional.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.

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