Building and Property Maintenance Student

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking a Summer Student to assist in maintenance and janitorial duties at social housing properties. The role involves minor repairs, cleaning of common areas, and grounds maintenance. Ideal candidates are between 15-30 years old, enrolled in post-secondary education, and legally entitled to work in Canada. This position offers a wage of $18.60 per hour, requiring 40 hours of work per week, with direct supervision not applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.
• Experience performing maintenance and janitorial duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in minor building and equipment repairs.
• Clean common areas including washrooms and lounges.
• Maintain lawns and gardens, including garbage disposal.

Skills

Maintenance and janitorial duties

Physical ability for demands of job

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Enrolled in a Post-Secondary Program

Job description

Division: Social Services

Job Status: Summer Student

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Wage: $18.60 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Assist Building Custodians and Maintenance Repair in carrying out minor building and equipment repairs, maintaining grounds and performing janitorial duties at Social Housing properties owned by the County of Lambton.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Building Custodial Duties

• Clean all common areas including hallways, laundry rooms, garbage rooms, stairwells, washrooms, lounges, elevators, windows and carpets
• Strip, seal and wax floors
• Remove garbage

Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain lawns and gardens
• Dispose of garbage including large items such as furniture and appliances
• Paint parking lot lines
• Tag non-roadworthy vehicles for removal
• Maintain mowers, leaf blowers and grass trimmers

Building/Unit Maintenance

• Complete repairs from damages or neglect
• Clean appliances, cupboards, bathrooms, windows and floors
• Plumbing repairs including unclogging drains, snaking sewers, repairing faucets etc.
• Repair/replace electrical hardware such as receptacles, switches, fuses and lights
• Repair interior walls and exterior porches, aluminum siding, eaves troughs, etc.
• Maintain air units, heating systems and building safety systems

Other Duties

• Maintain general building security and ensure doors are properly secured
• Report complaints and incidents to Property Manager
• Assist other staff as requested

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Not applicable

Credentials Required

• Completion of Grade 12
• Enrolled in a Post-Secondary Program

Experience

• Experience performing maintenance and janitorial duties.

A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

Summer Student Eligibility

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age
• Registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and returning to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Will not have another full-time job