Maintenance and Repair Workers, General - Ontario Public Service (OPS)

Put your skills to the test as you provide critical help in ensuring our facilities are safe and maintained.

Build your career in Canada's capital. Located in the vibrant city of Ottawa, the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while living in a community known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich culture, excellent amenities, and access to year-round recreation. Whether you enjoy urban living, outdoor adventures, or a strong sense of community, Ottawa provides an exceptional quality of life and career opportunities in the heart of Eastern Ontario.

Working as part of a small maintenance team at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a flexible work schedule. In this role you can expect to:

• Escort and help skilled tradespeople while they perform a variety of maintenance, renovation and repair tasks
• Perform general maintenance and building upkeep duties such as changing light bulbs, painting, etc.
• Operate and maintain various pumps/burners, water softeners, kitchen and grounds equipment

Please note:

• This position requires you to work on an monthly on-call schedule.

Discover more about this exciting opportunity, our impactful work, and our dynamic team by exploring the opportunity overview. Click Opportunity Overview to learn more and join us on this rewarding journey!

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• Join us for a Career Fair at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre.
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• To learn about other career opportunities available, please visit our career fair landing page:Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre and Central East Correctional Opportunities.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, October 22nd
• Time: 11:00 a.m -5:00 p.m
• Location: Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 4C4

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

• Please bring a valid photo ID and Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or print out)
• You may still attend and register on site that day
• Free Parking available on site

What you bring to the team:

Mandatory requirements

• You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government, or you have equivalent experience
• You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate, or the ability to obtain these before hire
• You have a valid Ontario Class "G" drivers license

Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience:

You can:

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair)
• Operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems
• Interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings

Legislative Knowledge:

You can:

• Interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
• Obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures)
• Understand and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action

Communication Skills:

You can:

• Discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time
• Complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs
• Access information about warranty and service agreements
• Prepare reports and respond to inquiries

Computer Skills:

• You are able to use computer applications and automated systems

How to Apply:

Please visit the careers webpage to submit the application.