Maintenance Mechanic; Facilities Technician

Position: Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Technician)
3 Temporary up to 6 months, with possible extension

$26.98 - $29.90 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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

Join our dynamic team in beautiful Penetanguishene - a town with a picturesque and protected harbour, and a rich heritage and culture. We look forward to welcoming dedicated maintenance mechanics who will conduct general maintenance and groundskeeping, as well as escort external tradespeople throughout our facilities while they perform skilled trades work. Given this position works with inmate helpers, a shift premium will be added to every pay.

About the job
Working as part of a small maintenance team at the Central North Correctional Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule (Mondays-Fridays). 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

Groundskeeping such as clearing snow and mowing grass

Supervise inmate helpers and report their conduct

What you bring to the team
Mandatory

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

Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience

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

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

discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time

complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs

give instructions in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools

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

Don't meet every qualification?
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!

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…