General Tradesperson

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Status:
Regular Full Time
Working Conditions:
On-Site    
Education Level:
Grade 10, or
equivalent
Location:
Niagara Falls, ON
Number of Position(s): 2
Shifts(s):
Days, Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Travel:
Yes- 10%
Deadline :
March 1, 2024
 
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Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of General Tradesperson.
Reporting to the Trades Managment Supervisor, this position’s primary responsibility is janitorial and custodial work, such as cleaning up work
sites.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement, and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
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-Carry out housekeeping and janitorial
tasks.
-Assist in performing routine tasks involving, erecting, dismantling, reassembling, moving, loading and unloading, and servicing, materials, structures, furniture, buildings, hardware, equipment, and vehicles.
-Carry out cleaning, laundering, excavating, sandblasting, applying protective coatings, rough grinding, and lubricating, as directed.
-Maintain and repair roads, drainage systems, including snow-removal and ground maintenance.
-Operate any vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer up to the level trained.
-Operates portable, hand- and power-driven tools and equipment.
-Responsibilities are consistent with training and experience for performing basic trades
operations.
-In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, performs routine service trades duties. Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with procedures and standards. Operates portable, hand- and power-driven tools and equipment.
-Perform work protection code (WPC) activities up to the level
trained.
 
EDUCATION
-Grade 10, or equivalent
 
QUALIFICATIONS
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-3+ years of general maintenance, janitorial or custodial experience, ideally in an industrial environment
-Ability to stand for long periods of time
-Familiarity with working outdoors in all weather conditions
-Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (ability to lift up to 50lbs)
-Must have a valid G license
-Excellent interpersonal
skills
-Able to work alone or as a collaborative team player
-Good judgment and problem-solving skills
-Positive, professional and enthusiastic
demeanor
 
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
What Makes a Career at OPG Different?
As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change: 
Safety
– it’s our business
Integrity
– always lead with integrity
Excellence
– never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion
– working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation
- creativity accelerates possibility
Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:
-Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
-Long-term career growth and development opportunities
-Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
 
Our promise to you:
-We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
-A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
-Opportunities to stretch and develop.
-Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
-Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
-We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
 
Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at
jobs.opg/
by 11:59 PM E.S.T.,
 March 1, 2024.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.