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.

About the job

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.

Mandatory requirements

Possession of a Class G Drivers Licence.

Must be able to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Technical Knowledge

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.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

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.

Problem Solving Skills

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.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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

What we offer
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 adaptable 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

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Maintenance Mechanic (Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Ontario