Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Assistant

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

. Perform general maintenance and repairs of assigned Water Services buildings and grounds .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$31 - CA$36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general maintenance and repairs of industrial facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proficient in operating tools and equipment safely, completing documentation, and conducting facility inspections.

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General Maintenance ExperienceValid Ontario G Class Driver's LicenceValid Ontario DZ Class Driver's LicenceStandard First Aid, CPR, AED CertificationKnowledge of WHMIS and Health and Safety Legislation

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Hard Skills

General RepairsFacility InspectionsCondition AssessmentsDocumentation CompletionMaterial Quantity CalculationReading Facility DrawingsKnowledge of Building CodeKnowledge of Fire CodeKnowledge of Tools and EquipmentOperating Personal Computer

Soft Skills

TeamworkAbility to Work with Minimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

MarkviewMarvalMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Operator LicenceHoisting and Rigging Training CertificateChainsaw Operator Safety Training CertificateCriminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2)

Industry Keywords

Water ServicesWastewater TreatmentIndustrial MaintenanceHealth and Safety ComplianceWHMIS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general maintenance and repairs of assigned Water Services buildings and grounds
Maintain facilities including water and wastewater treatment plants, the Solid Waste site at Trail Road, administrative buildings, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks and stormwater ponds
Complete facility inspections and condition assessments
Provide related operational and maintenance support
Safely operate and handle required tools, materials and equipment
Work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Work in confined spaces and from ladders as required
Use required personal protective equipment
Complete required documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12
Minimum of 4 years of experience conducting general repairs, maintenance and renovations in an industrial setting
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points
Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points, for specific positions
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Forklift Operator Licence
Hoisting and Rigging training certificate
Chainsaw Operator Safety training certificate
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications within the employer's timeframe
Knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance and repair of industrial facilities
Knowledge of Building Code and Fire Code
Knowledge of WHMIS and applicable health and safety legislation
Ability to operate a personal computer and use Markview, Marval and general office applications such as MS Office
Ability to complete documentation and calculate material quantities
Ability to read and understand facility drawings, sketches, instructions, manuals and contract specifications
English oral, reading and writing language requirement
Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time permanent employment
40.00 hours per week
Collective agreement coverage (CUPE 503)
Initial pay may be 95% of the starting rate of pay in accordance with the collective agreement
Accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request
Accessible formats and communication supports available upon request