Maintenance II - Preventative Maintenance (Temporary)

Job Title: Maintenance II - Preventative Maintenance

Job Type: This is a TEMPORARY full-time position, 40 hours per week, 12-months per year.

This temporary position is available due to an employee absence.Department: Facilities Services, Maintenance Department

Location: Newtonville, Ontario, KPR Maintenance Shop Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorSalary: $32.85 to $36.50 per hour (Pay Band 9D-MV3 - rates as of September 1, 2025)

Start Date: To be determined

End Date: Approximately June 30, 2027. This is a temporary position that may be extended further, or which may end earlier.

Posting Closes: November 4, 2026, at 4:00PM

This is a unionized position within the CUPE Local 5555 bargaining unit and is subject to the

terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Agreement.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) upon start date.

Who We Are

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Main Responsibilities

The purpose of the Maintenance II – Preventative Maintenance position is to provide preventative maintenance services to the system. Main responsibilities include:

• Inspects, maintains and repairs heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Investigates, identifies and repairs problems such as indoor air quality and boiler inefficiencies
• Maintains, repairs and replaces all mechanical equipment related to boilers, cooling systems, air handling units and fans
• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical systems as directed.
• Completes chemical and combustion tests on boilers, lubricate pumps and motors.
• Completes gas fired domestic hot water tank annual service.
• Transports chemicals in a Board vehicle to various locations.
• Inventories supplies to stock department.
• Identifies and makes recommendations for Supervisor’s assessment of items for normal repair and energy conservation.
• Liaises with head custodians, principals and contractors in doing repairs and maintenance.
• Checks, stocks and operates a board vehicle
• Maintains detailed documentation on work completed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  
  

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of Qualification in Facilities Systems or a post-secondary diploma in Industrial Millwright, Sheet Metal Worker or Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Cooling.
• 6 months to 1 year experience.
• Valid G-level Ontario driver’s license and use of own vehicle.
  
  

The Following Are Considered Assets

• Gas Technician 2 Certificate through the Technical Standards and Safety Authority(TSSA) is an asset.
• Small Water Systems Certificate is an asset
• Basic electrical knowledge is an asset
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• A commitment to service excellence.
• Works toward building commitment and loyalty to the organization among employees.
• Sets an example by demonstrating care for employees and for the organization as a whole.
• Integrates the acquisition of knowledge or skills into day-to-day work.
• Possesses skills and knowledge to perform the job competently.
• Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Communicates with customers to ensure that they are satisfied and that their needs are being met.
• Handles multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments. Accepts new responsibilities and adapts to changes in procedures.
• Meets standards of productivity as defined for the level and position.
• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work and take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.
• Experienced with the use of the equipment. Uses equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Possesses the technical skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks efficiently.
• Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments and accepts responsibility for actions.
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently.
• Accepts changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public perception of the organization. Follows through on commitments and admits to mistakes.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the expectations of the job
• Works with an aim to assist the system in achieving the Areas of Emphasis including making decisions and taking actions that will positively affect student achievement and demonstrating our Character attributes.
  
  

Supervision

• This position does not supervise.
  
  

Working Conditions

• School and outdoor environment; change from indoor to outdoor temperatures; moderate exposure to dust, grease/oil, noise, fumes, moderate travel.
• Moderate amounts of attention to detail, concentration; bending, cleaning, climbing a ladder, kneeling, lifting materials under and over 5 K, standing, walking and working in awkward position or space.
  
  

How To Apply

• Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
• If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further.
• We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. At this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
  
  

A Police Records Check, dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain these. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this requirement at your earliest convenience.

Our Commitment

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• 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.
  
  

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at: (see "Careers" section).