Maintenance Technician Facilities Management
Why Guelph:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
- Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
- Paid personal days;
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
- Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Parental leave top up program;
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
- Employee recognition programs.
Position Overview:
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Maintenance Technician Facilities Management within the Facilities and Energy Management Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Building Maintenance the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining City facilities.Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.
Key duties and responsibilities- Perform general maintenance work such as drywall, taping, painting, insulation, vapour barriers, flooring, roofing, eaves troughs, downspouts, soffits, flashings, caulking, windows, man-doors, automatic door operators, roll up door systems, and hardware.
- Performs hands-on in rough and finish carpentry including cabinet making, framing, and trim.
- Performs maintenance work in masonry including blocks, bricks, and re-pointing, concrete floors, foundations, sidewalks, and curbs.
- Assist in the repairs of all facility components including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, electrical, and exhaust systems.
- Monitor computerized building automation systems and report deficiencies.
- Maintain building and systems records including but not limited to water system tests.
- Assist with the development of preventive maintenance (P.M.) standards.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and tracking via electronic means, P.M. and up-grades to all facilities/components.
- Accurately estimate costs for time and materials to carry out various maintenance tasks.
- Comply with City regulations, policies and procedures.
- Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public.
- Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damages, etc.
- Demonstrate initiative to resolve issues with focus on quality customer service.
- Ability to work within a maintenance management (MMS) system, work order and asset management (WAM) system, purchasing, and time keeping systems.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of material for delivery to various departments.
- Interpret/read blue prints and CAD drawings.
- Perform building inspections and report findings.
- Inspection and respond to requests in the areas of asbestos, mold, including but not limited to abatement and cleaning.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 diploma and 2 to 3 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings such as drywall, flooring, roofing, doors and glass repairs. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
- Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills.
- Must be able to physically perform strenuous work (e.g. climbing, lifting, bending, walking, in restricted space and working at heights).
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code/Accessibility/Life Safety Code.
- Knowledge of electronic Preventative Maintenance systems.
- Familiar with HVAC, electrical and exhaust systems.
- Able to read and interpret blue prints and technical manuals.
- Ability to work co-operatively with other team members.
- Excellent customer service skills in order to deal with staff and the public in a cordial manner.
- Willingness to successfully complete asbestos, mold and confined space certification.
- Knowledge of asbestos and mold abatement procedures for all three class types.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and be familiar with the monitoring of building control systems.
- Willingness to successfully complete First Aid, CPR, AED, and man-lift training certificates.
- Journeyman qualifications for one or more of the trades (e.g. carpentry, masonry, etc.).
- Ability to be licensed to operate assigned equipment, man-lifts, articulating, etc.
Hours of work
Five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, Monday to Friday scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On-call will be a requirement of this position.
Pay/Salary
CUPE 241 Grade 4: $31.03 per hour
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by March 18, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws.All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures.
If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.