Maintenance Officer - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a hands-on and mechanically inclined trades professional? Are you interested in having autonomy and working in a challenging environment? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Thunder Bay Jail where you will perform a wide variety of maintenance and construction duties for the facility.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and keeping our communities safe.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: Within a maximum security correctional facility, you will:

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties including installing, renovating, and inspecting duties
Assist other trades personnel and contractors as needed
Operate, troubleshoot and repair all heating, ventilation, fire systems and maintain various pumps/burners, water softeners, kitchen items, grounds equipment, replacing and cleaning filters, lubricating, belt tightening, etc.
Repair and maintain tubular steel furniture, security screens, steel structures, security and nonsecurity locks
Perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance
Coordinate and plan new maintenance projects
Perform emergency repairs
Complete and maintain accurate tracking logs and records
Perform other duties, as assigned
NOTE: this position works within a secure correctional facility and will oftentimes work within the vicinity of and around inmates, including working with and providing direction to inmate helpers.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

You are licensed in one or more of the skilled trades recognized in Ontario
Valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate OR the ability to obtain upon employment

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

You have advanced knowledge of at least one recognized skilled trade as well as working knowledge of other skilled trades and semiskilled trades (such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, brick laying)
You have knowledge of operation/maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning/fire systems and associated instrumentation/control systems
You can perform major and minor repairs, renovations and construction projects
You have experience planning and performing a wide variety of maintenance, repairs, and renovation tasks
You have knowledge of blueprints, schematics and specification diagrams/drawings
You are experienced in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools

Health and Safety Knowledge:

You have knowledge of relevant legislation (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS), municipal bylaws and codes, and provincial building codes
You have demonstrated ability to understand and comply with organizational policies and protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional security practices and procedures

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You are able to discuss work projects with other trades personnel and liaise with correctional staff
You have written communication skills to complete reports on assigned projects as well as maintain accurate logs
You can train, instruct and supervise inmate helpers

Problem-Solving Skills:

You can assess and ensure safety of maintenance and construction projects, recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action
You are able to determine the proper tools, methods, and labour needed to complete assigned work
You can plan and complete assigned work in a timely manner

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 285 Macdougall, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
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Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained dir