We are seeking a professional maintenance mechanic to perform various maintenance and repair duties at the Ontario Police College as well as routine vehicle maintenance and shipping/receiving functions at the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
- Perform welding and soldering (regular and silver) on various items, as required.
- Assist in the erection, alteration, installation and repair of wooden structures using wood and similar materials, involving cutting, trimming, painting, varnishing and refinishing.
- Repair doors, windows, beds, cabinets, locks and other items, as required.
- Fabricate and install various sheet metal items such as duct work and thermostat covers.
- Repair and maintain the firing range, i.e., cables, oscillating equipment, target holders, etc
- Perform routine cleaning of firing ranges, in accordance with the Ontario Police College Lead Program.
- Perform painting in various areas of the College
- Assist the garage mechanic, as required.
- Maintain the Administration fleet of vehicles.
- Deliver and pick up parcels and other items, including the daily mail.
- Receive incoming packages and ships outgoing packages.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Possession of a Class G Drivers Licence.
- Must be able to pass an OPP background security investigation.
- Knowledge of locks, electrical systems, sheet metal work, welding, carpentry and painting to perform maintenance and repair duties at the Ontario Police College facility and its firing ranges.
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of power and hand-working carpentry tools to assist in erecting, altering, installing and repairing wooden structures.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance to assist in routine maintenance of Ontario Police College vehicles and the Administration fleet of vehicles.
- You have demonstrated oral communication skills in order to obtain clarification and understanding of requirements for maintenance and repair work from supervisor or other staff.
- You can select appropriate methods of repair to perform maintenance and repair work.
- You can determine appropriate tools and equipment to use in performing repairs.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
