Maintenance Mechanic; Facilities Technician

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• You are able to use computer applications and automated systems

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!

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…