Building Maintenance Assistant (6 month contract)

6 month contract

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is seeking a hands-on, service-oriented Building Maintenance Assistant to support the daily operation, maintenance and safety of our building.

Reporting to the Building Superintendent, you will assist with general repairs, custodial duties, office moves, meeting and event set-ups, groundskeeping and building inspections. You will work closely with employees, contractors, security personnel and internal service teams to ensure requests are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily building inspections and help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of common areas, storage spaces, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and exterior grounds.
• Respond promptly to spills, hazards, maintenance concerns and other urgent building issues.
• Assist with general building repairs, including basic plumbing, drain maintenance, LED lamp replacement, drywall patching, sanding and painting.
• Complete seasonal groundskeeping duties, including snow removal, de-icing, pruning, watering, power washing and clearing debris.
• Support office relocations by reading floor plans, moving furniture and equipment, and disassembling, assembling and reconfiguring workstations.
• Coordinate and complete meeting room, event and function set-ups and takedowns.
• Receive supplies and equipment and deliver them to the appropriate locations.
• Maintain inventory of furniture and related building assets.
• Assist electricians, plumbers, elevator mechanics, cabling technicians and other contractors while they are completing work onsite.
• Identify potential workplace hazards and support the timely resolution of safety concerns.
• Assist with building inspections, fire safety procedures, safety-equipment testing and emergency response.
• Maintain required safety certifications and participate in ongoing technical, operational and health and safety training.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities support, custodial services or a related hands-on role.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and carpentry repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Experience assembling, moving or reconfiguring office furniture and workstations is an asset.
• Ability to interpret basic floor plans and follow work orders and safety procedures.
• WHMIS and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification are preferred.
• Ladder safety training is an asset.
• Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors and visitors.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify hazards and respond appropriately.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities and complete time-sensitive requests.

Physical and Working Requirements:

• Ability to regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop and climb.
• Ability to lift and move furniture, equipment and boxes weighing approximately 50 to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as snow blowers, leaf blowers and power washers.
• Availability to work occasional weekends, overtime, and respond to after hours emergencies, as required.
• Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, moving equipment and other conditions commonly associated with building-maintenance work.

How to Apply 

Please click apply now and submit a cover letter along with your resume. Deadline to apply is November 6, 2026.

Additional Information

• Employment at CPSO requires that staff reside in Ontario
• This position requires in-office attendance five days per week
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum two doses) is required.
• The vacancy is for an existing position

Hiring Salary Range: $50,755 - $61,108

CPSO is committed to being an accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all individuals feel safe, respected, empowered and celebrated.

The College recognizes that Employment Equity plays a crucial part in our journey towards inclusion, and actively seeks to increase its diversity by encouraging and welcoming applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, beliefs or place of origin, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and individuals who identify as women.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we invite you to notify the Human Resources Department at CPSO