Job Title: Maintenance Repairperson
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 4452
Language Requirement: English Essential
Vacancy Status: Temporary vacancy
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.
This is a temporary vacancy, for a duration of approximately 8 months.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Repairperson is responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and minor installations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of municipal facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This role conducts inspections, addresses maintenance requests, and ensures compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repair work on municipal buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Repair and replace components such as doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, and flooring.
- Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical repairs as required.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Assist in implementing preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of assets.
- Respond to maintenance service requests and emergency repairs in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, inspections, and material usage.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, reporting hazards and following proper safety procedures.
- Assist in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies for maintenance activities.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment and properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
Leadership of Others
Position Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance, repairs, or facility operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General Maintenance Expertise: Strong understanding of facility upkeep, minor repairs, and building maintenance techniques.
- Technical Skills: Experience with carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work.
- Equipment Operation: Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance machinery.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Knowledge of workplace safety procedures, hazard identification, and safe work practices.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues and implement solutions.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize work orders and complete tasks efficiently.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and coordination.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with team members, contractors, and other municipal departments.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify maintenance needs, perform quality repairs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Communication: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to tenants and members of the public with diplomacy and respect.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience with work order and work tracking software.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, potentially hazardous materials, and various weather conditions.
- Standard business hours, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work for emergency and planned maintenance activities. This role also requires availability for on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Cognitive demands include problem-solving and decision-making, particularly when dealing with complex tasks or unexpected repair needs.
- Physical demands include lifting, bending, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces
If selected for this role, you will need to provide:
- Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
- Proof of certifications
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
Additional Information:
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.
To see the full job posting, please visit https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx
