Senior Maintenance Mechanic

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time

Join our dynamic team in a challenging and critical role Located in a medium security treatment centre, we are looking for a dedicated individual to take on the responsibilities of general maintenance, repairs, and various skilled trades tasks.

As part of the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre team, you'll play an important role in the maintenance and upkeep of our facility.

Your skills will be put to the test as you provide expert trades services, general maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.


Please note:
This position supervises inmate helpers - Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-7) applies.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.


Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.


We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:

  • Check for and advise supervisor of any malfunctioning of equipment in institutional mechanical rooms
  • Replace washers, repair flush valves, repair leaks
  • Change flourescent tubes and light bulbs, change and repair light fixtures
  • Build and install shelving, erect partitions
  • Clean windows and corridors, repair frames, replace locks
  • Cut grass, water grounds, repair culverts
  • Supervise inmate helpers and report conduct
How do I qualify?Mandatory

  • You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government and/or you possess equivalent experience.
  • You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate or the ability to obtain them upon employment.
Technical knowledge and skills:

  • You have advanced knowledge of at least one recognized skilled trade, and a working knowledge of other skilled (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, welding, brick laying) and semi-skilled trades.
  • You can perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair and HVAC maintenance).
  • You can operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems.
  • You can review information on automated systems and perform quality assurance checks.
  • You can interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings.
Legislative knowledge:

  • You can interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes.
  • You have the ability to obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures).
  • You have knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action.
  • You have knowledge of environmental waste management regulations for garbage and hazardous waste.
Communication and interpersonal skills:

  • You can discuss work projects with other trades people, liaise with correctional staff, and ensure work in completed in a timely manner.
  • You can complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs.
  • You can provide instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools.
  • You can access information on warranty and service agreements to prepare reports, and respond to inquiries.
Computer skills:

  • You are proficient with computer applications and computer systems for monitoring automated systems (e.g., mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic locking systems, building environmental controls and fence security monitors, closed circuit TV, etc.).

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