Overview
Join Our Team – Casual Facilities Technician – Kenora – Kenora District Services Board (kdsb.on.ca).
Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the District of Kenora comprises several communities in Northwestern Ontario. The District’s main administration office is in Dryden, with other office locations and ambulance bases across the District. The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is an integrated service delivery agency dedicated to improving everyday lives through early learning and care, housing, paramedic, and social services.
Through our continued growth, we are currently seeking to hire a Casual Facilities Technician located in Kenora, Ontario to join our Infrastructure team. Our employees value a healthy work environment, development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities
- Complete preventive maintenance and repairs as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator and daily work order system. The scope includes general carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, millwork, building envelope systems, plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical (within the scope of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Continual Safety Services (CSS) Program).
- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, air compressors, chillers and refrigeration systems, water treatment systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency power and lighting systems, pumps and pumping systems, low-pressure boilers, electrical systems, exhaust hoods, building control and automation systems, and renewable energy systems.
- Complete move-out repair and suite preparation between tenancies, including general cleaning, demolition, flooring, drywall repairs and painting, electrical and plumbing repairs, kitchen and bath installations, and other work to ready housing units.
- Complete groundskeeping including lawn care, plant maintenance, debris removal, snow and ice control, and maintenance of walkways and fences.
- Participate in KDSB’s Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Plans, including aiding tenants during fire alarms under local fire authorities, inspecting and testing fire alarm and suppression systems, maintaining fire logbooks, and performing Fire Watch during system failures.
- Participate in KDSB’s Asbestos Management Plan (AMP), including monitoring ACMs, completing annual inspections and logs, and performing Type 1 and 2 abatements as required.
- Maintain, repair, clean and service maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment (cleaning equipment, power tools, snow blowers, lawn tractors, etc.).
- Show vacant suites and buildings to prospective tenants, deliver tenant notices and assist tenants with requests such as lockouts; report unresolved matters to the Maintenance Coordinator. Conduct unit and property inspections and report vandalism/maintenance to the Maintenance Coordinator.
- Participate in the after-hours call-out process to protect assets and the safety of tenants in emergencies.
- Assist in monitoring contractor compliance with provincial regulations, municipal by-laws, fire codes, building standards and Board policies, procedures, service standards, guidelines, and directives.
- Provide relief coverage for co-workers, mentor casual and student maintenance staff, complete custodial duties, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge, training, and experience in the operation and construction of buildings, their systems, preventive maintenance practices, and experience in one or more skilled trades.
- Proficiencies in carpentry, millwork, plumbing, HVAC, onsite sewer and water treatment, and mechanical and electrical systems.
- General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Building Code, and the Ontario Fire Code.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, with good organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage a diversified workload with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
- Ability to read and understand construction and as-built drawings and possess adequate computer skills.
- Successful completion of the Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems WCWC course, and successful Limited Systems Operator certification under O.Reg 170/3 and 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act when assigned to communities with such systems.
Qualifications (continued)
- Requires two years’ related experience and one of the following:
- Completion and certification under an Ontario College of Trades (OCT) Apprenticeship Program and possession of a relatable Tradesperson Certificate (e.g., Cabinetmaker, Construction Millwright, Drywall Finisher, Electrician, Facilities Mechanic, Facilities Technician, General Carpenter, Hazardous Materials Worker, Painter and Decorator, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, or Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer), or equivalent.
- Certification through the Building Owners and Management Institute Canada (BOMI Canada) as a Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) or equivalent with related experience.
- Consideration will be given to candidates eligible for the OCT Trade Equivalency Assessment or BOMI SMT certification.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and hold a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license.
Compensation and How to Apply
We offer a salary ranging from $29.14 – $33.43 per hour. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by email, referencing the competition number in the subject line to the:
Human Resources Department
Kenora District Services Board
Email: hr@kdsb.on.ca
THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Responses may be reviewed, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The KDSB will make accommodations available wherever possible to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. The KDSB is an equal opportunity employer.