Full-Time, Permanent (2 positions available)
Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 3 to 12 located in Canadaâs capital and on the traditional, unceded territory of the AnishinĂ be Algonquin Nation. We serve a diverse community, including students from over 60 nationalities from the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community, and international boarding and day students.
Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment to be intellectually curious, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. Our strategic direction is centred on the highest standards in teaching and learning, whole-student development, access and inclusion within our pluralistic community, community engagement, and resource stewardship for long-term sustainability.
Located in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking two dependable and skilled Building Maintenance Technicians to support the year-round maintenance of our buildings, grounds, and campus facilities. This is a hands-on and physically demanding position involving both indoor and outdoor work. The successful candidate will perform general building repairs, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, inspections, event setups, and other operational duties required to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. The position requires someone comfortable performing sustained physical work, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and responding to changing campus priorities. The successful candidates must be able to safely and consistently perform the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodation where required.
Youâll report to the Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds and Projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Two to three years of relevant experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, groundskeeping, property maintenance, or a comparable hands-on role.
- Demonstrated experience completing general building repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, hardware, and minor electrical work permitted within the scope of the position.
- Practical experience with groundskeeping activities such as grass cutting, trimming, planting, landscaping, leaf removal, and general exterior maintenance.
- Experience performing winter maintenance, including manual snow shovelling, snowblower operation, ice removal, and the application of salt or other ice-control materials.
- Experience safely operating common hand tools, power tools, lawn-care equipment, snow-removal equipment, and utility vehicles.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use email, mobile devices, and electronic work-order systems.
- Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in French is considered an asset.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Perform preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance throughout the campus.
- Complete minor repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and building finishes.
- Perform basic electrical tasks that do not require a licensed electrician and are permitted within the scope of the position.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and report concerns involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, security, and other building systems.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent building-related issues.
- Assist licensed tradespeople and specialized contractors as required.
- Complete scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance checks.
- Record completed work, inspection findings, materials used, and follow-up requirements in the school’s work-order system.
- Perform year-round groundskeeping and exterior campus maintenance.
- Cut grass, trim vegetation, rake and collect leaves, remove litter and debris, and maintain landscaped areas.
- Assist with planting, watering, pruning, mulching, and the general care of lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs.
- Manually shovel and remove snow from entrances, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, emergency exits, and other designated areas.
- Safely operate snowblowers, lawn-care equipment, utility vehicles, and other grounds or snow-removal equipment for which training and authorization have been provided.
- Apply salt, sand, or other ice-control materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Be available for early-morning, evening, weekend, or emergency winter-weather response when scheduled or required.
- Assist with furniture moves, deliveries, room setups, school events, and facility rentals.
- Support custodial duties and emergency cleanups when operationally required.
- Escort contractors and service providers while they are working on campus.
- Maintain workshops, storage rooms, mechanical areas, tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Safeguard school vehicles, tools, equipment, keys, access cards, supplies, and other assigned assets.
- Participate in emergency response activities involving floods, leaks, power disruptions, severe weather, alarms, and other urgent building conditions.
- Perform other related duties required to support the Facilities and Operations Department.
Physical and Working Requirements:
- Performing sustained and repetitive physical work throughout the workday.
- Working outdoors for extended periods in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and other changing weather conditions.
- Manually shovelling snow and performing activities such as raking, sweeping, digging, planting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Standing and walking for extended periods across a multi-building campus.
- Regularly bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing stairs or ladders.
- Safely lifting and moving tools, equipment, supplies, furniture, snow, and landscaping materials.
- Operating hand tools, power tools, lawn-care equipment, snowblowers, and other maintenance equipment.
- Working safely on wet, snowy, icy, sloped, or uneven exterior surfaces.
- Working in mechanical rooms, service areas, rooftops, crawl spaces, and other restricted areas when appropriately trained and authorized.
- Regular schedule is Monday to Friday.
- Occasional evening, early-morning, or extended hours may be required for winter-weather response, school events, emergencies, or other operational needs.
- Participation in the Facilities on-call rotation is required.
The compensation range for this position is between $47,500 - $59,400. Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and group health benefits package. You are encouraged to visit us at ashbury.ca to learn more about our facilities, internationalism, community engagement, and school values and culture.
This posting is for an existing vacancy and will close on September 24th, 2026. All applications should be forwarded on or before that date. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience. Please note that the posting will be removed once the position is successfully filled.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from groups that have faced historical and/or systemic barriers to equity. Joining Ashbury means contributing to a dynamic learning environment where your unique perspectives and experiences help shape a more inclusive future.
If we contact you about an employment opportunity and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. To apply, please visit our Candidate Portal.