Building Maintenance

County of Lambton; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Lambton is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Worker to support Long-Term Care facilities in Southwestern Ontario. This full-time role covers building, property, grounds, and equipment maintenance, ensuring safe operable conditions across all systems.

Responsibilities include on-call repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordinating with contractors. A Grade 12 plus a maintenance certificate and 3 years of construction experience are preferred, with a valid Ontario driver’s

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Technical trade/maintenance certificate (1-year post-secondary), or a combination of education and experience related to the provision of services.
• Three years of experience in building construction.
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24 hour, on-call service for equipment repairs.
• Repair electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and emergency power and related equipment ensuring safety precautions are taken prior to and during repair.
• Repair and maintain building with carpentry, painting and drywall repair, windows, doors, locks, floors, loose tiles, drapery and privacy track, and lighting.
• Minor repairs to resident items – furniture, wheel chairs and walkers, hanging pictures or nick knacks, TV hook ups.
• Maintain outdoor areas by painting, landscaping, gardening, lawn care, snow removal and salting in winter.

Education

Grade 12

Technical trade/maintenance certificate

Job description

Description

Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: Line #2: 7:00am - 3:00pm and 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wage Rate: $28.47 - $30.80 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

Provide maintenance for the building, property, grounds and associated equipment within the facility. Repair and monitor all building systems to maintain safe operable condition.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Mechanical equipment repairs:

• Provide 24 hour, on-call service for equipment repairs
• Repair electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and emergency power and related equipment ensuring safety precautions are taken prior to and during repair i.e. PPE, lockout/tag out
• Repair and maintain building with carpentry, painting and dry wall repair, windows, doors, locks, floors, loose tiles, drapery and privacy track, and lighting
• Minor repairs to resident items – furniture, wheel chairs and walkers, hanging pictures or nick knacks, TV hook ups

Building Maintenance:

• Maintain outdoor areas by; painting, landscaping, gardening, lawn care, snow removal and salting in winter
• Perform boiler room checks to ensure everything is in proper working order
• Clean and replace kitchen exhaust fans, filters, grease traps and compression fans as necessary
• Works with approved contractors to perform renovations, major repairs and maintenance procedures as required

Other Duties:

• Repairs to beds and other nursing equipment. Ensure that operating machinery is maintained and serviced regularly according to the preventative maintenance program
• Keep garbage areas clean and tidy
• Load/Unload deliveries for medical, kitchen, laundry, and housekeeping
• Move and relocate furniture when required

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

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: May instruct new or inexperienced employees on use of equipment

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Completion of Grade 12
• Technical trade/maintenance certificate (1-year post-secondary), or a combination of education and experience related to the provision of services

Experience

• Three years of experience in building construction
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) is an asset

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

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.