Maintenance Officer

3 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time

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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**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?**: 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 non-security 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 semi-skilled 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 by-laws 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 Permanent, 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- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4-7**Category**:

- Maintenance and Trades**Posted on**:

- Thursday, August 31, 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 directly by you.

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