Preventative Maintenance

Position Description:The Environmental Services Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the County’s storm water systems, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, solid waste management and wastewater treatment facilities and associated infrastructure. Reporting to the Project Manager, Preventative Maintenance, the incumbent will: Assist staff with various job duties and projects relating to these functions.Provide assistance with the review of engineering drawings for new developments and capital reconstruction projects.Update the existing and creating new process flow diagrams for the County’s water and wastewater treatment facilities.Review sanitary sewer video inspection reports, analyzing bacteriological and chemical sample results.Assist with updates to County’s GIS asset management system for water and wastewater infrastructure.Special projects as assigned.Assist with preventative maintenance programs.Assist the Project Manager of preventative maintenance with daily project coordination tasks, including tracking progress, scheduling updates, and communicating with contractors and staff.Help prepare and review project documentation such as status reports, work orders, maps, and technical drawings.Attend site visits or inspections with the Project Manager to observe projects, construction or maintenance work.Organize and maintain project files, both digital and physical, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.Collect and input data into new and or existing spreadsheets, as well as other County specific programming/software.Assist in reviewing vendor submittals, bids, and invoices for accuracy and compliance.Take meeting notes, prepare summaries, and help follow up on action items.Support internal communication between departments (, operations, engineering, finance).Learn and expand knowledge base on regulatory compliance, safety standards for water/wastewater infrastructure.RequirementsQualifications:University or college student enrolled in an environmental related discipline, , Civil or Environmental Engineering course (or related field), Environmental Studies, Geography.Valid Class G2 Driver’s License.Computer expertise with preference given to students with advanced knowledge in programs such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office (Excel and Visio).Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.Good time management, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.Experience in general operation of office equipment, fax, photocopier, etc.Note: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.Interviews:Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.BenefitsPosting #: Position: Preventative Maintenance - Environmental Services Student Division: Public WorksDepartment: Environmental ServicesNumber of Vacancies: 1Rate: $ per hourLocation: 12 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe, ON (with occasional field work and site visits as required)Hours: 40 hours per weekNote: May require some weekend work Posting Period: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026Duration:The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.Please note: No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.