POSITION: Maintenance Person (Millwright) – Wastewater (Competition #2026-93)

LOCATIONS: Public Works – Wastewater

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full-Time

REPORTING TO: Wastewater Treatment Foreperson

UNION AFFILIATION: CUPE

WAGE RANGE: $39.13/hr-$39.63 (2025 Rate)

HOURS OF WORK: 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

VACANCY REASON: Upcoming Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER

Employer paid comprehensive health, and dental benefits plan effective immediately

OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately

Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

Paid Sick Leave

Annual Clothing Allowance

Tools supplied

Paid lunch break

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for maintaining Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment, facilities, buildings and computer maintenance records.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plant maintenance requirements:

Checks all facilities and equipment regularly and investigates any irregularities,

Prepares and completes work orders and priorities set by Supervisor,

Advises on priority of maintenance tasks,

Records all maintenance work on computer records,

Assists in maintaining an equipment supply record and equipment drawings,

Assists in maintaining an equipment file on all plant equipment,

Regularly sounds bearings and records results.

Ensures safety equipment such as flame arresters, fire extinguishers, sentry lights, escape hatches, gas alarm system, etc. are operating correctly.

Makes mechanical repairs, such as, but not inclusively as follows:

Replaces bearings,

Minor repairs on motors,

Pump rebuilds,

Machine shop work such as sandblasting and lathe work,

Welds as required,

Reads diagrams and schematics to determine work procedures,

Makes mechanical failure predictions based on past performance records.

Makes minor electrical repairs

Performs preventative electrical maintenance on a regular schedule,

Makes minor electrical repairs when voltage is under 300 volts such as replacing lighting ballasts, receptacle replacement etc.,





Disconnects and reconnects all motors when power has been isolated from device,

Cleans electrical panels,

Monitors PLC controls.

Follows a regular preventative maintenance schedule, performing duties, such as, but not inclusive:

Greases, oils and cleans equipment,

Replaces worn parts,

Keeps records up to date within the computerized maintenance management system.

Advises Supervisor of need to call in qualified services personnel such as, electricians etc., if repairs are too extensive or beyond the capabilities of plant staff.

Maintains plant efficiency:

When requested by Supervisor will call for best pricing on parts,

Advises on scheduled down time of equipment,

When requested will research equipment literature for innovations.

Strictly adheres to Ministry of Setting, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and health and safety regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals, gases, over open water etc.

Performs other duties related to Treatment Plant operations, such as, but not inclusive:

Manufactures equipment such as benches, specialized tools, brackets, etc.,

General maintenance duties such as cleaning building, shoveling snow, cutting grass, painting, etc.

Works with general supervision. Performs maintenance duties at remote plants.

Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Licensed Industrial Mechanic/ Millwright.

Experience with computers, preventative maintenance programs and data entry is required.

Must be able to obtain Maintenance Gas Fitters and Digester Gas System Maintenance certificates, Ministry-approved welding certificate.

Must be able to obtain certification as a wastewater treatment operator.





Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Valid Ontario Driver’s license required (AZ/DZ preferred).

Past mechanical experience with regards to blueprint reading, mechanical safety, welding, electronics, hydraulics, and proper maintenance procedures.

Must be able to work on own and be self motivated.

Developed written and oral communication skills.

POSTING DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by 4:00 PM

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.

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