The Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) is responsible for maintaining the Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) public buildings, ensuring they meet legal requirements and health and safety standards. The FMT monitors and operates the HVAC systems. The FMT is responsible for the ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, including fire and security alarms. This role requires day-to-day coordination of building maintenance (reactive and preventive). The FMT works with the Facility Manager to manage all outside contractors supporting the office operations, including maintaining records and contracts, managing project activities, and coordinating contractor work schedules. The FMT is the primary contact for facility-related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems.
• Perform general maintenance work such as drywall, taping, painting, insulation, vapor barriers, flooring, roofing, eaves troughs, downspouts, soffits, flashings, caulking, windows, man-doors, automatic door operators, roll-up door systems, and hardware.
• Maintains and operates all HVAC systems and associated equipment, and monitors the building automation system.
• Perform general maintenance (e.g., changing light bulbs, maintaining exterior property, snow removal, etc.) and manual repairs.
• Performs hands-on work in rough and finish carpentry, including cabinet making, framing, and trim.
• Maintain building and systems records, including but not limited to water system tests.
• Accurately estimate costs for time and materials to carry out various maintenance tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a Class G Ontario Drivers License, with access to a vehicle and the ability to travel (Must submit a drivers abstract upon hire).
• A minimum of 3 years (within the last 5 years) post-journeyperson experience performing general building and operating systems maintenance and repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of building and operating systems, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Thorough knowledge of Workplace Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
• Current knowledge of applicable construction codes (ONT Building, ON Plumbing, Canadian Electrical).
• Maintain all WHIMIS and workplace occupational health and safety certifications, as well as First Aid and CPR (or be willing to obtain them).

SKILLS:

• A thorough knowledge of general maintenance procedures and a skill set that includes basic proficiencies in some or all of the following: plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical/mechanical systems.
• Valid First Aid and AED certification would be an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of basic internet and email operations.
• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent time management and task-tracking skills.

**For a complete job description, please email: [email protected]

**Must provide a clear Police Criminal Reference Check upon hire.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: MAY 30th, 2025, AT NOON.

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference (with contact information), and applicable education diplomas/certifications to:

Confidential: Facilities Technician

Whitefish River First Nation

17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0

Email: [email protected] Fax: (705)285-4532

Miigwetch (Thank You) to all who apply; we greatly appreciate your interest in this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.