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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and the direct supervision of the Lead of Maintenance, performs repair and maintenance work associated with the equipment, buildings and grounds of water treatment plants, reservoirs, and pumping stations.

MAJOR TASKS:

- Performs maintenance as assigned, or as outlined by the Preventative Maintenance System. Operates valves, pumps, generators, controls and other equipment as necessary.
- Maintains and inputs information into the Preventative Maintenance System by entering work performed, parts used, and time required to perform work on work orders.
- Monitors assigned equipment, identifies and reports equipment wear, abnormalities, breakdowns, and repairs required.
- Repairs or replaces equipment or parts that break down or show wear or malfunction.
- Performs general building and grounds repairs as required.
- Obtains necessary parts, supplies, and tools, from inventory, and is accountable for their return or assignment to Work Orders.
- Performs minor standardization and calibration on instruments.
- Performs the duties of Operator.
- Repairs and maintains chlorinators and analyzers.
- Performs maintenance on flow and pressure transmitters.
- Cleans and maintains screens and filtering systems.
- Performs the duties of the Water Quality Technician as required.
- Performs and assists with confined space entries using self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
- Actively participates in a teamwork environment.




- Signs off on hours worked by Apprentices participating in the Industrial Millwright Apprentice Program.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

- Grade 12 or equivalent as per the Ministry of the Setting certification guidelines
- Journeyman Certification as a millwright
- Must have proven practical experience in operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial pumps, piping, valves, compressors and other industrial machinery.

Skills/Abilities:

- Must be able to read and interpret engineering, construction and mechanical drawings
- Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
- Must be tactful and courteous with the public
- Must be reliable and capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers License, or equivalent
- Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

Assets:

- Currently possess or be eligible to attain a Class III Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Treatment Subsystems.
- Currently possess or be eligible to attain a Class IV Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Prior to an offer of employment, must successfully write and pass an Operator-in-Training (OIT) Drinking Water Operator Certificate for Water Treatment Subsystems and an OIT Drinking Water Operator Certificate for Water Distribution Subsystems
- Within 18 months of hire, must complete mandatory entry level drinking water operator course for operators in training
- Within 3 years of hire,



must attain and maintain a Class I Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems and Water Treatment Subsystems
- Within 6 years of hire, must attain and maintain a Class II Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems and Water Treatment Subsystems
- Must be physically capable to perform the duties of the job and be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
- Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
- Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

📌 Industrial Millwright - WTP (Full-Time) (Thunder Bay)
🏢 City of Thunder Bay
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