Description
Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately until on or about August 29, 2025.
Shift: Current shifts are days - subject to change
In compliance with Board policy, procedures, standard operating practices, and applicable legislation, responsible for the repairs / replacement and maintenance of buildings and components within his/her restricted trade. Person must have a valid 309A Maintenance and Construction trade license.
Please note: voice, video and data communications architecture and copper cabling experience will be considered an asset for this position. Building Automation and controls experience preferred.
Major Responsibilities:
To respond to R & R's as assigned and as it relates to the position / trade through the work order management system.
To repair, replace and maintain buildings and components as it relates to the position/trade.
To ensure components are repaired and installed in accordance with local codes and standards.
To order and maintain an adequate stock of replacement parts and materials.
To use, maintain, and arrange for repairs of equipment including hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.
To complete logs, as required (e.g. asbestos).
To be able to work independently and with other maintenance staff as a team.
To inform the supervisor of any issues with suppliers or contractors performing work in buildings.
To inform the supervisor of any issues with components and when components should be replaced.
To inform the supervisor on new products and equipment.
To assist supervisor with preparation of estimates for labour and material costs.
To purchase fuel and/or parts and materials using Board approved methods.
To perform work on ladders and elevator platforms.
To carry and lift heavy objects.
To attend meetings, as required.
To attend training and professional development sessions, as required.
To provide training to Apprentices, as required.
To maintain a clean and safe work environment.
To portray a positive public image, and liaise as necessary, with staff, students, parents, contractors and the general public.
To perform other duties as assigned.
Line of Responsibility:
Responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance and the Associate Manager Maintenance (Shops).
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
A Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Trade license required - 309A Maintenance and Construction.
Minimum five years experience as it relates to the position is required.
General aptitude in building maintenance as it relates to the position / trade is required.
Knowledge of codes and regulations as it relates to the position / trade is required.
Valid 'G' driver's license and clean driver's abstract is required.
Effective interpersonal skills are required.
Strong organization skills are required.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.
Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.
Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careers@yrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).
Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:
LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.
Additional Information for CUPE 1196 Employees:
Only CUPE Local 1196 members who have been employed in their current position for a period of three (3) months at the date this posting closes will be considered, according to article A.11.8.1 of the CUPE Local 1196 Collective Agreement, unless this is an application for a position of promotion.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and E-PIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the E-PIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.
On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.
