General Maintenance Assistant at Provincial Schools Branch

Job title: General Maintenance Assistant at Provincial Schools Branch

Job description: Overview

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Organization: Ministry of Education

Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

City: Brantford

Job Term: 1 Temporary – Irregularly Scheduled/On-call Supply positions (to work on an as needed basis)

Job Code: 93004 – Mtce Mechanic 2

Salary: $24.56 – $27.23 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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Posting Status: Open

Job ID: 171882 (PDSB21-154)

“We are looking to hire an on call-supply General Maintenance Assistant for the Brantford Campus to provide maintenance and groundskeeping support at the W. Ross Macdonald School.

If you are a jack of all trades with the ability to learn new things in a short period of time, then consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Education’s Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, where you will be responsible for maintaining the facilities and equipment.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform general plumbing, electrical and general facility maintenance.
• Provide general repairs to heating, ventilation, and fire systems.
• Provide general repairs to locks, valves, pumps, repair of windows, flooring, minor painting, and general touch-up work to furniture.
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation of the swimming pool.
• Assist contract and government services tradespersons.
• Assist with implementation of work plan for summer students.
• Work on call hours as required.

How do I qualify?

Technical skills:

• You have demonstrated experience and general working knowledge of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems, and electrical to assist with semi-skilled general maintenance.
• You can determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance, and construction work at the facility.
• You have good mechanical aptitude and experience performing routine general maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, small engines, appliances, furniture, fittings, and electromechanical systems.
• You know and have experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment such as skid steer loader, tractors, and riding lawn mowers.
• You can maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment.
• You have the ability to use hand tools and power equipment.
• You have experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs.

Other skills:

• You possess good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• You are organized and can demonstrate good time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You know the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• You can move and set up furniture and equipment.
• You can read and follow simple drawings, blueprints, work specifications, including written and verbal directions.

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule: 4.7
Category: Maintenance and Trades
Posted on: Monday, November 8, 2021

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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 directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

How to apply: * You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

• 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

. * 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.

• Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES RESPECT FOR OTHERS, OPEN COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

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