Maintenance Mechanic Millwright

Requisition
203
-Posted
10/15/2026

- City of Peterborough

- Municipal Operations

- Water Treatment Plant

The Maintenance Mechanic is a key position for the team who will maintain, install and repair equipment and associated Water Treatment Plant storage, pumping and generating facilities.

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical equipment used at the Water Treatment Plant, reservoirs, pumping stations and generating stations.
• Variety of maintenance and construction work at the Water Treatment Plant, Generating Station and other water facilities.
• Perform routine corrective, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, installation, and repairs in compliance with the maintenance protocols. Equipment and system improvements and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic equipment.
• Updating and maintaining asset management data in a computerized maintenance management system for managing maintenance history of facilities and equipment.
• Co-ordinate preventive maintenance and job planning documents.
• Effectively create, maintain and close work orders utilizing the maintenance management system.
• Analyse asset condition data and interpret historic performance information to establish predictive maintenance plans.
• Operates a hydraulic log lifter to remove or replace logs.
• Assists in the development of operating and maintenance procedures.
• Perform restricted/confined space entry at various WTP facilities to perform routine inspection, and maintenance.
• Performs administrative functions such as, timekeeping, materials support, cost monitoring, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Oversee third party contractors as required.
• Operation of various tools and safety equipment to perform all duties of the position.
• Trades responsibilities as per Practice H24-05.
• Continually review and keep abreast of pertinent legislation including:
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Ministry of Natural Resources (Lakes & Rivers Improvement Act) (LRIA)
  • Electrical Utility Safety Association (EUSA) and
  • Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety
• A personal commitment to continuing education.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others who are dependent upon their actions;
  Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Valid Millwright Certification is required, combined with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in a water treatment plant manufacturing/process plant or generating station with demonstrated experience in a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.

• Able to work alone and with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment with the ability to motivate, lead, work cooperatively and promote a professional multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment found in a water treatment plant.
• Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance concepts and methods and maintenance planning.
• Successful completion and obtained certification or license on the following courses:
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D.
  • Fall Arrest
  • Confined Space
  • Lock Out & Tag Out; and
  • Working at Heights
• Knowledge of safety requirements associated with the work including Arc Flash and FR clothing, and job safety planning.
• Working knowledge and experience using MSOffice Suite application.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance record.
• Valid Class G driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Demonstrated excellent…