Building Services Attendant

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a Transit Facilities Maintenance Worker responsible for janitorial maintenance and snow removal for transit facilities. Candidates should have Grade 10 completion and experience in public facility maintenance. A valid Ontario driver's license and forklift certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cleaning and maintenance of public facilities.
• Must obtain Forklift Operator Licence.
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial maintenance and snow removal tasks.
• Operate vehicles and machinery for maintenance tasks.
• Execute minor shelter repairs and handle cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning tools

Knowledge of landscaping practices

Ability to operate machinery

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

5T dump truck

Scissor lift

Walk-behind snow blowers

Job description

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Requisition ID: 17697
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service
Branch:Transit Facility Maintenance Branch
Employment Type: up to 9Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279
Salary Information:17.200-31.458hourly (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo; Maintenance and Trades
Application Close:30/05/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

You are primarily responsible for janitorial maintenance and snow removal tasks for all Transit Services and Fleet buildings, properties, and rights of way, and perform floor maintenance and landscaping tasks (both manually and with equipment/machinery). You work on/operate elevating working platform devices, operate vehicles, machinery and equipment, handle cleaning chemicals, execute minor shelter repairs, and perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the cleaning and maintenance of public facilities

Must complete City training and obtain Ontario unrestricted CZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Must obtain Forklift Operator Licence within the timeframe determined by the employer

Valid Ontario unrestricted Gclass driver’slicence(or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of and experience using cleaning tools, equipment, chemicals and materials
• Knowledge of and experience using tools and performing minor maintenance functions
• Knowledge of and experience using tools and operating standard machinery and equipment used in landscaping tasks and snow removal activities
• Knowledge of basic landscaping practices
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken
  

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Possess good organizational skills
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to operate landscape/maintenance vehicles/equipment such as 5T dump truck with ploughs and attachments, 4x4 vehicles, light trucks, scissor lift, forklift, mobile personal lifting devices, farm tractor with blade, walk-behind snow blowers, grass mowers
• Able to use hand and power tools relating to cleaning, snow-clearing and landscaping tasks
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints or incidents of confrontational behaviour may occur
• Must be able to accept training/pass training on snow removal equipment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and work performance
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Able to work on elevating platform equipment and handle cleaning chemicals
• Able to work in environments that are physically challenging (e.g. continuous standing and walking, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing stairs and ladders etc.)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the job set out in the Job Demands Analysis (e.g. stand / walk for long time periods, intermittent lifting to empty garbage cans up to 33 lbs, physically moving or maneuvering landscaping and maintenance equipment outdoors or in a bus garage environment)
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the collective agreement and/or as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .