UTILITY WORKER

Npsc; North Bay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Utility Worker. This temporary 0.5 FTE role is 20 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. shift and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Salary ranges from $55,350 to $56,598 annually based on a 40-hour work week, for an effective period from Sept 8, 2026 to approx. Nov 30, 2026, through to June 30, 2027. Requirements include a secondary school diploma with 4 years of trades maintenance experience,

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma with 4 years of experience in trades maintenance or a related field, or graduation from a recognized trade school with 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform repairs and adjustments to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license and occasional use of own vehicle.
• Must be able to perform physical duties and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair commercial/institutional HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Provide support to system schools including lunch tables, lawn care, snow removal etc.
• Read and interpret drawings and work from them to complete tasks.
• Operate small motors (lawnmowers, snow blowers) and maintain related equipment.
• Work safely following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related codes.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Reading drawings

General trades maintenance awareness

Education

Secondary school diploma

Trade school graduation

Job description

A PPLY TO EDUCATION POSTING NUMBER: 4058535

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of:

UTILITY WORKER

ST. JOSEPH-SCOLLARD HALL

FTE: 0.5 Temporary (20 hours/week)

Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

(Salary Range: $55,350 - $56,598 annually based on 40 hours/week)

Effective September 8, 2026 until approx. November 30, 2026 but not to extend beyond June 30, 2027

Requirements:

Secondary school diploma combined with a minimum 4 years of experience in trades maintenance or a construction related field. Graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of experience is also acceptable.

• Demonstrated ability to make adjustments and minor repairs to commercial/institutional heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability and willingness to provide support to system schools; could include assisting with lunch tables, lawn mowing, snow removal etc.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain small motors including lawnmowers, snow blowers etc.
• A sound working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and the Ontario Building Code
• Good problem-solving skills, organizational skills and communications skills (written and oral)
• Ability and experience in a related computerized environment (i.e.: databases, email etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work with consistent high quality results, according to prescribed standards in a safe, efficient, economical manner, to use appropriate judgement and to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of this job including moving and lifting equipment, climbing ladders or scaffolding, working indoors or outdoors in all seasons and conditions and have good hearing and vision under normal circumstances
• Demonstrated ability and experience with dry wall patching, painting and carpentry
• Valid driver's license and occasional use of your own vehicle
• Willingness to work occasional afternoon shifts

Additional Posting Information:

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence: The Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Shawn Fitzsimmons

Chair

Paula Mann

Chief Executive Officer

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion. Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at 705-472-1201 Ext. 312 15 prior to posting's closing date should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.