Maintenance Mechanic I

Environmental Operations

About Sault Ste. Marie: A welcoming and vibrant community of 73,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides an affordable, active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. What you’ll find here is a great career and even greater quality of life that offers short commute times and quick access to world class cultural and natural amenities. For more information, visit welcometossm.com.

PUC Services Inc. operates multiple utilities within and around the City of Sault Ste. Marie, including the supply and delivery of electricity and drinking water, and energy services and the treatment of water and wastewater.

As the Maintenance Mechanic I, your duties will include:

• Maintain mechanical and related systems used in the operation of water pollution control plants, related lift stations, and sanitary sewer overflow tanks in an efficient and safe manner.
• Conduct and complete activities that conform to the preventative maintenance program and/or manufacturer’s specifications of equipment, instruments, or processes.
• Maintain a safe working environment through cleaning of workplace, grounds, roads and pathways, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Interact with the public, external agencies and authorities, suppliers, contractors and staff in a manner that will result in positive outcomes and actions.
• The ability to be on-call on a scheduled basis for after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, post-secondary diploma in a related field, with three years’ work experience in the mechanical maintenance field.
• Attain and maintain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class 1 Certificate.
• Hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
• Experience and knowledge in skills such as electrical, plumbing, millwright and welding are an asset.
• Ability to operate computerized systems.
• Ability to safely operator hand and power tools.
• Experience reading and understanding prints, plans and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and chemistry.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to read and understand prints, plans and specifications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability work in confined spaces, as well as wear, and function with an SCBA.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Resumes stating qualifications and work experience can be submitted to Human Resources by December 22, 2021 via email hr@ssmpuc.com quoting the position noted above.