Facilities Assistant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Scarborough Junction, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About The Role:
A Facilities Assistant supports the smooth, safe and efficient operation, security and maintenance of our clients’ buildings and OCS Soft Service day-to-day service delivery. This role involves handling basic repairs and minor maintenance activities, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and assisting with general facilities management tasks.
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
🚀 Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
📝 Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
💰 Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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A Facilities Assistant supports the smooth, safe and efficient operation, security and maintenance of our clients’ buildings and OCS Soft Service day-to-day service delivery. This role involves handling basic repairs and minor maintenance activities, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and assisting with general facilities management tasks.
- Basic Maintenance Tasks
- Maintain records of maintenance work and service schedules
- Porterage, Mail & Hospitality
- Conduct Basic Building Fabric Inspections
- Support office moves, furniture setup, and space planning support
- Support external contractors and service providers
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness across site.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Respond promptly to facilities-related requests or emergencies
- Support Reception & Security Teams
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Basic IT skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets, reporting tools)
- Awareness of health and safety practices
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, or a similar role (preferred)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., health & safety) are a plus
- May involve physical tasks (lifting, moving equipment)
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
🚀 Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
📝 Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
💰 Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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Responsibilities
Perform basic repairs, minor maintenance, and building fabric inspections while maintaining maintenance records and service schedules. Support office moves, contractors, reception and security teams, site cleanliness, and prompt responses to facilities requests or emergencies.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while previous facilities or maintenance experience is preferred; relevant health and safety certifications are an advantage. Candidates should have basic maintenance knowledge, organizational and communication skills, basic IT skills, health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Skills
- Basic Building Maintenance
- Minor Repairs
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Facilities Management
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Building Inspections
- Contractor Coordination
- Porterage
- Mail Handling
- Hospitality Support
- Office Moves
- Space Planning
- Cleaning And Site Monitoring
- Organization
- Communication And Teamwork
- Basic IT Skills
Benefits
- Digital Learning
- Retail Discounts
- Wellbeing Resources
- Professional Development
- Flexible Pay
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
- Logistics
Keywords
- Facilities Management
- Building Maintenance
- Minor Repairs
- Maintenance Records
- Service Schedules
- Building Fabric Inspections
- Health And Safety
- Contractor Coordination
- Porterage
- Mail Handling
- Hospitality
- Office Moves
- Furniture Setup
- Space Planning
- Cleaning
- Reception Support
- Security Support
- Emergency Response
- Basic IT
- Spreadsheets
- Reporting Tools
- Facilities Services