Tradesperson

Direction of Others

• The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• The incumbent may provide task direction to others who may assist them with undertaking maintenance activities.

• The incumbent reports to and takes direction from the Facilities Superintendent.
• The incumbent may take task direction in the form of work orders from the Asset Management Coordinator.

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General Responsibilities:

• Respond to work orders to carry out all types of maintenance within Town of Fort Frances facilities.
• Reports status of maintenance activities to Asset Management Coordinator upon the completion of work, and at regular intervals as identified by supervisor.
• Works with and coordinates other external contractors, as required, to complete maintenance projects.
• Provides input into capital budgets by identifying potential maintenance items, providing preliminary cost estimates, and providing input regarding remaining life of facility, and all components.
• Works with facility staff to schedule maintenance to ensure minimum disruption of service, where feasible.
• Assists with maintenance of Mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Responsibilities include completion of regular inspections, general maintenance, belt and filter changes.
• Provides assistance to other Operations and Facilities departments, as required during unusual circumstances.
• Ensures that a preventative maintenance approach is implemented proactively for all facilities, as well as all equipment contained within the facilities.
• Regularly checks facilities to ensure that fire and life safety systems are operational.
• Inspects vacant facilities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work demands concentration for periods of intermediate duration on a daily basis.
• Work is frequently physically demanding, requiring heavy physical activity for intermediate periods of time.
• Interruptions are occasional to frequent when instructed to go to other jobs. Most work is subject to checks and controls or is verified by others in subsequent operations.

• Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Journeyman certification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical discipline.
• Red Seal Certification an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to comprehend engineering drawings.

• Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Check.

• The hours of work shall consist of forty (40) hours per week.
• Hours of work are flexible, and may require some work on evenings, weekends, and nights.
• May be required to work overtime up to 20% of normal working hours.
• Will work in a variety of settings, and will frequently be exposed to disagreeable outdoor elements, and occasionally to disagreeable indoor conditions.
• Exposure to work related hazards is occasional.

Deadline:
Open Until Filled |

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

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Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.