Building Serviceperson I - Carpenter

Waterloo International; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waterloo is seeking a skilled Building Serviceperson 1 to perform repairs, renovations, and routine maintenance on campus facilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and service excellence to maintain a welcoming, accessible environment.

The incumbent will read blueprints, estimate materials, and work with carpentry and finish installations across university buildings, collaborating with teams to ensure reliable campus operations.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent is required.
• Licensed carpenter with Certificates of Qualification/Apprenticeship in Ontario is required.
• Minimum five years of licensed carpenter experience in institutional or large building projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance, renovations on university buildings and furnishings.
• Install/maintain drywall, partitions, ceilings, doors, frames, and building envelope components.
• Handle finishes incl. flooring, fixtures, and counter tops.
• Layout, install, and service doors/windows including curtain wall systems.
• Fabricate and install specialised counters, fixtures, and related hardware.
• Read plans, estimate material needs, and prepare summaries of condition assessments.

Skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Material takeoffs

Team orientation

Customer-focused

Self-motivation

Safe work practices

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Ontario General Carpenter certification

Job description

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process.

Job Requisition ID: 2026-02005 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Union Job Category: Plant Operations - Building Employment Type: Permanent Department: Facilities - Building Maintenance II Hiring Range: $41.55 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is August 27, 2026 at 11:59PM. A G License / Driver's Abstract Certification is required. A Red Seal Certification is required.

Job Description: Primary Purpose

The Building Serviceperson 1 performs general repair, maintenance, renovation and alterations of University buildings, furnishings and structures, contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

Key Accountabilities Operations

• Performs assigned work within assigned facilities, including but not limited to:
• Constructs, renovates, repairs and makes alterations to structures made of wood, concrete and other materials in University buildings, furnishings and structures
• Installation and maintenance of drywall and framed steel stud partition walls, interior partitions, suspended acoustic ceilings, doors and door frames, building envelope components including flat and peaked roofing systems, glazing and caulking, foundations, blockwork, and forming.
• Installation and maintenance of interior finishes including vinyl flooring, baseboards, ceramic tiles, carpet, counter tops, mounting of finishes (white boards, chalk boards, paper towel dispensers, etc.), washroom partitions, etc.
• Layout, hanging and maintenance of all types of doors and windows, including servicing and maintaining both standard doors and windows as well as curtain wall systems.
• Furniture fabrication, maintenance and repair.
• Layout and installation of concrete formwork.
• Fabrication and lamination of specialized counters and work top surfaces; handling, cutting, installing and servicing glass products and associated hardware; fabricating, installing, and servicing specialty products; coordination of work assignments, and elements of design for special projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education Minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• Licensed General Carpenter with Certificates of Qualification and Certificates of Apprenticeship in the Province of Ontario.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years recent experience as a licensed carpenter, experienced in industrial, commercial and/or institutional building construction, renovation, maintenance and repair.
• Work experience within major institutional sector(s), such as education, post-secondary education, medical/hospital or related construction industry, may be preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal supervision. Demonstrated and in-depth understanding of all related tools, shop equipment, repair and joinery techniques involved in building envelope, interior and furniture maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings, make accurate material takeoffs and estimates, and write summary reports of condition assessment surveys when necessary. Possesses a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's license or equivalent. Working/ field knowledge covers theory, field experience, reading and working from design prints, and be fully conversant in the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff.

The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.

The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.

If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

At the University of Waterloo, we think differently, we act with purpose, and we work together.

We advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship, nationally and internationally, in an environment of free expression and enquiry, are a leading global research-intensive university, renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.