Maintenance Plumber

Consider this opportunity as Maintenance Plumber, where you will provide plumbing services at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex, Ministry of the Solicitor General. As a licensed plumber, you will maintain and repair the plumbing, sanitation, and heating systems and assist other maintenance personnel, as assigned.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:

- A defined benefit pension plan
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
- A comprehensive health and dental plan
- Life and disability insurance
- A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
- Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:

- Canada's Top 100 Employers
- Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
- Canada's Best Diversity Employers
- Canada's Greenest Employer
- Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

**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.

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**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?**:

- install, service, replace and monitor plumbing equipment
- determine work methods in accordance with government codes and by-laws
- estimate material and labour requirements, requisition supplies, and keep records of supplies used
- inspect and repair plumbing and heating fixtures; perform preventative maintenance
- monitor and utilize various computerized electronic systems
- supervise and instruct selected offender helpers including writing reports

NOTE:

- This position is required to supervise and instruct inmate helpers and is eligible for the Custodial Responsibility Allowance

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You are certified as a plumber by the designated Ministry of the Ontario government.
- You currently possess a certificate in First Aid and Heartsaver or your are able and willing to obtain certification.

**Technical knowledge**:

- You have the knowledge of techniques, equipment and tools used in plumbing practice.
- You have the knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, provincial building codes.
- You have the knowledge of blueprints, plans and drawings.
- You have experience estimating labour and material requirements to install, service and replace plumbing equipment.
- You have the knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- You have demonstrated ability to understand and comply with corporate policies and protocols in order acquire knowledge of and work within institutional security practices and procedures.

**Communication skills**:

- You can discuss in detail requests for new installations or extensive repairs.
- You can explain technical matters in easily understood terms in order to train and supervise inmate helpers on plumbing procedures and safe use of tools.
- You can maintain control of inmate helpers, address behavioural issues, and liaise with correctional staff.
- You can prepare behaviour and performance reports, maintain logs, prepare sketches and plans for manager approval.

**Analytical skills**:

- You can assess causes of plumbing defects, blockages or leaks, and recommend best method of repair.
- You can review computer output on automated systems and determine location of problem, materials and equipment needed to fix.

**Computer skills**:

- You can perform quality assurance checks and locate/isolate problems raised by monitoring systems.
- You can input data and complete activity reports.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4-7**Category**:

- Maintenance and Trades**Posted on**:

- Monday, January 30, 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 additio