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Competition #INF 25-21

Join Our Team – Casual Facilities Technician – Sioux Lookout – Kenora District Services Board (kdsb.on.ca)

The District of Kenora is located along the Trans-Canada Highway between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, and comprises several communities in Northwestern Ontario. The KDSB is the integrated service delivery agency dedicated to improving everyday lives through early learning and care, housing, paramedic, and social services. Our Infrastructure team is seeking a Casual Facilities Technician located in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. We offer a healthy work environment, development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of others.

• 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, ventilation 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 cleaning, debris removal, demolition, flooring, drywall repairs and painting, electrical/plumbing repairs, and kitchen/bath installations to prepare housing units promptly.
• Complete groundskeeping tasks such as lawn care, gardening, debris clearance, snow and ice removal, and maintenance of walkways and fences.
• Participate in Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Plans, including aiding tenants during fire alarms under local authorities, inspecting/testing fire alarm and suppression systems, maintaining fire logbooks, and performing Fire Watch during system failures.
• Participate in the Asbestos Management Plan (AMP), including monitoring ACMs, completing annual inspections/logs, and performing Type 1 and 2 abatements.
• 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, assist tenants with requests (e.g., lockouts), report unresolved matters to the Maintenance Coordinator, conduct unit/property inspections, and report vandalism/maintenance.
• Participate in the after-hours call-out process to protect assets and ensure tenant safety during 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, perform custodial duties, and undertake other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, training and experience in building operation and construction, preventive maintenance practices, and experience in one or more skilled trades.
• General maintenance knowledge with proficiencies in carpentry, millwork, plumbing, HVAC, onsite sewer and water treatment, and mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Building Code, and the Ontario Fire Code.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize a diverse workload, good organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to complete projects with minimal supervision; able to work under pressure and with interruptions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an appreciation of confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with management, staff, Board members, the public, and tenants.
• Ability to read and understand construction and as-built drawings and possess adequate computer skills.
• Requires 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 containing such systems.

• Requires two years’ related experience and one of the following:

1. Completion and certification under an Ontario College of Trades (OCT) Apprenticeship Program and possession of a relatable Tradesperson Certificate (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 training program through a recognized training and certifying body.
2. Certified through the Building Owners and Management Institute Canada (BOMI Canada) as a Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) or equivalent certification with related experience.

• Consideration will be given to those eligible for and willing to complete the OCT Trade Equivalency Assessment process for experienced tradespeople who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications and experience in a trade, to become eligible to challenge the certification examination for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) and/or become a member of the College. Alternatively, possess relatable experience and be willing to complete the BOMI SMT certification.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check must be provided.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license is required.

Salary: $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 at Kenora District Services Board, Email: hr@kdsb.on.ca

THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Text on file responses: While all responses are appreciated, 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.