Building Operator (2026-330-HHS)

Woodgreen-Community-Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodGreen-Community-Services is hiring a Building Operator, Maintenance to perform maintenance and inspections on WoodGreen properties at 800 Vaughan Road, York, ON. This permanent full-time position operates on a 35-hour work week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) and is onsite with potential overtime in emergencies.

The role reports to Building Services management and requires collaboration with staff, residents, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on building structures, systems, equipment and furnishings as assigned.
• Inspect mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, life safety, security and other systems.
• Read and use manuals and schedules for proper repair and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot problems and report findings clearly to Building Services management and contractors.

Job description

Competition # 2026-330-HHS

Building Operator, Maintenance (2026-330-HHS)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours: 35 hours/week (M-F 9am-5pm)

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite – 800 Vaughan Road, York, ON

Salary: External E7 - $45,885.11 External E8 - $46,821.54

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026, by 11:59 pm

Building Services Program Overview – Building Services, Housing & Homelessness Services

This position works with the Building Services team, other staff teams and members, residents, volunteers, contractors and officials to carry out their assigned duties. The duties of this position shall be carried out with respect to WoodGreen policies and standards, and with respect to all applicable codes and standards.

The building operator may be assigned to work at any of the WoodGreen sites. The incumbent may be required to work overtime in some emergencies. The position requires performing of On-Call, after hours, duties on a rotational basis in addition to the regular weekly hours.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Building Services or Designate for the maintenance and repair of equipment, property and buildings owned and/or managed by WoodGreen. The building operator shall perform their duties in a professional manner and operate within the schedules and directions set out by Building Services management. The duties and responsibilities of this position apply to all WoodGreen sites.

What You Will Do

• Carries out preventive and corrective maintenance on all WoodGreen building structures, systems, equipment and furnishings as assigned:
  • This includes, but is not limited to, Mechanical equipment such as Make Up Air Units, Roof top Units, Chillers, Fan Coils, Heat Pumps, Sump Pumps, Boilers, Water supply equipment, door operators, compactors, exhaust fans
  • Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, ovens, vacuums, buffers
  • Plumbing components such as: Toilets, bathtubs, sinks, valves, shut offs, pipes, pumps
  • Carpentry such as: Doors, countertops, cupboards, closets, windows, walls, flooring
  • Security components such as: Keys, locks, door hardware
  • Must be able to read and use manuals, schedules, for the proper repair and maintenance of equipment and systems
  • Must have thorough understanding of building systems and equipment and be able to trouble shoot and resolve problems. Must be able to accurately provide information to Building Services Management and Contractors when reporting on problems.
• Must be able to carry out inspections on all building systems and equipment such as, but not limited to:
  • Mechanical and plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Structural, Life Safety, Security,
  • Must be able to perform the many tasks required including, but not limited to: Replacing filters, Drywalling, Painting.
  • Must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment Multi-tester, amp probe, power tools
  • Must be able to operate and maintain John Deere garden tractor