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Employer Name: Kenora District Services Board Location/Address : Sioux Lookout, ON Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Hours of Work: Full-time Work Remotely: No Wage: Along with an excellent benefits package and participation in the OMERS pension plan, we offer a salary range of $30.01- $34.44 per hour. Competition #INF 26-32 Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway between the neighbouring city centres of Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the District of Kenora comprises several communities in Northwestern Ontario, offering an experience in nature like no other.
With its main administrative office in Dryden and other office locations and ambulance bases across the District, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the integrated service-delivery agency dedicated to improving everyday lives through early learning and care, housing, paramedic services, and social services. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to hire a Regular, Full-Time Facilities Technician in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, to join our Infrastructure team.
Our employees enjoy a healthy work environment, development opportunities, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting with the delivery of minor capital renewal projects, maintenance, and energy programs, as well as other facilities management activities for the portfolio of assets owned, leased, or occupied by the KDSB.
Facilities include but are not limited to administrative office spaces, community and senior’s housing complexes, emergency shelters, supportive/transitional housing projects, EMS bases, childcare facilities, and other organizational facilities. Assets also include solar PV plants, onsite water and sewer treatment systems, and fleet vehicles. Duties: Complete preventive maintenance and repairs as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator and daily work order system.
The scope includes general carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, millwork, building envelope systems, plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical (within the scope of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Continual Safety Services (CSS) Program). Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, air compressors, chillers and refrigeration systems, water treatment systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency power and lighting systems, pumps and pumping systems, low- pressure boilers, electrical systems, exhaust hoods, building control and automation systems, and renewable energy systems.
Complete move-out repair and suite preparation between tenancies. This includes a wide range of building repairs including general cleaning and disposing of debris/furnishings, demolition, stripping and waxing floors, reflooring, drywall repairs and painting, electrical and plumbing repairs, kitchen and bath installations and all other work required to offer housing units in a timely manner. Complete groundskeeping including but not limited to lawn care, maintenance of flowers/hedges/trees, clearing debris, snow and ice removal, sanding, maintenance and repair of walkways and fences, and similar tasks.
Participate in KDSB’s Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Plans. This includes but is not limited to aiding tenants in cases of fire alarms under the direction of local fire authorities, inspecting and testing fire alarm and suppression systems and maintaining fire logbooks, and performing Fire Watch during system failures. Participate in KDSB’s Asbestos Management Plan (AMP). This includes but is not limited to monitoring the condition and qualities of asbestos containing materials (ACMs), completing annual inspections and logs, and performing Type 1 and 2 abatements.
Maintain, repair, clean and service maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment (cleaning equipment, power tools, snow blowers, lawn tractors etc.) Show vacant suites and buildings to prospect