Ministry of the Solicitor General are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Employer Name: Ministry of the Solicitor General
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Hours of Work: 1 Temporary (up to 6 months with possible extension
Job Type: Various Hours
Wages: $25.11 - $27.14 Per hour**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
Working as part of a small maintenance team at Kenora Jail, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule. In this role you can expect to:
- Escort and help skilled tradespeople while they perform a variety of maintenance, renovation and repair tasks
- Perform general maintenance and building upkeep duties such as changing light bulbs and locks, servicing and cleaning electrical motors (e.g., washing machines, dryers, refrigerators,), patching drywall, painting, etc.
- Operate and maintain various taps, burners, water softeners, kitchen equipment and hand tools
- Check valves and pressure gauges on boilers and pumps
- Supervise inmate helpers and report their conduct
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
Mandatory
- You have a valid G driver’s license
Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience:
You can:
- perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, wall patching, lock repair)
- operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems
- safely use common hand and power tools
- interpret, organize and complete blueprints, diagrams and drawings
Legislative Knowledge:
You can:
- interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
- learn and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures)
- understand and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches and ensure prompt corrective action
Communication Skills:
You can:
- discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time
- complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs
- give instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools
- access information about warranty and service agreements
- prepare reports and respond to inquiries
Computer Skills:
- You are able to use computer applications and automated systems
Don’t meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
- You must apply online at: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=227812
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario’s largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
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