Building Services Technician

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Ontario is hiring a Building Services Technician to manage maintenance tasks across multiple campuses. This role involves groundskeeping, equipment operation, and emergency response for facility issues, requiring strong communication and technical skills. Applicants must possess relevant licenses and a diploma in construction or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan with contributions matched

93% maternity and parental leave pay top-up for 52 weeks

Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 days

Access to Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental

Reduced rate for courses for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence required.
• Forklift Operating Licence and Propane Handlers Certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience as a Building Services Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Operate vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist in special event setups and snow removal operations.

Skills

Communication

Maintenance

Landscaping

Driving

Education

Two-year diploma in construction engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Building Services Technician

Status: Full-Time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell & other campuses as required (fully on-site)

Rate of Pay: Payband G (Start Rate: $33.55 per hour)

Posting Date: June 6th, 2025

Closing Date: June 12th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Job Summary

To perform semi-skilled tasks, repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of the exterior and interior of buildings, grounds, furniture, and equipment at the college campuses. Provides essential services and emergency response in the event of floods, power failures, fire alarms, and other building emergencies.

Performs grounds maintenance, landscaping and snow removal duties. Performs moving and setting up duties for furniture in classrooms, offices, and special events. Performs the movement of equipment and supplies throughout the College areas and supports shipping and receiving for all College campuses.

Operates College trucks and other vehicles. Performs delivery and pick-up of materials, supplies and equipment to and from College campuses and external organizations. Maintains inventory of office furniture and surplus or obsolete equipment. Assists in maintaining a college environment that is safe, aesthetic and functional, including the installation and repair of drywall, flooring, vinyl and carpet tiles, and assesses the need for a licensed trade with the locksmith and various other specialized trades.

This position requires travelling and working shifts at all campuses, as well as performing the same responsibilities across all campuses.

What you'll be doing:

Performs Exterior Maintenance and Landscaping Duties

• Operating and maintaining ground equipment, including mowers, tractors, sprayers, and spreaders.
• Seeding, resodding, pruning, planting, fertilizing, and pest and weed control.
• Performing minor repairs to parking lots and walkways.
• Removing debris from grounds and parking lots (including broken glass)
• Monitoring parking lots for vandalism and security problems and relaying appropriate information
• Performing setups for special events and/or other functions
• Assisting with the recycling program through waste pick-up

Performs Snow Removal Duties

• Operating and maintaining snow removal equipment, including snow blowers and tractors.
• Operating and maintaining sanding and salting equipment
• Shovelling snow and clearing ice from sidewalks, steps, and building entrances.
• Installs snow fences.

NOTE: During the winter months (November-April), the incumbent is on call for snowstorm emergencies.

Performs General Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Moving of Furniture and Equipment, and Repairs to Buildings

• Setting up classrooms and offices by interpreting sketches of furniture layouts and locating furniture accordingly; monitoring rooms for the proper positioning of furniture according to the floor plan and rearranging as required to suit existing conditions; and relocating furniture for special functions, such as convocations and receptions.
• Shipping, receiving and delivering materials and supplies within the campuses and between campuses and teaching sites using college vehicles.
• Operating a forklift.
• Performing minor repairs to furniture.
• Installing cork/white/black boards, shelves/cupboards, cabinets, pictures, plagues and projection screens.
• Performing patching, painting and varnishing.
• Installing and replacing ceiling tiles and tracking.
• Installing various forms of signage.
• Minor flooring, drywall, roofing and interior and exterior building component repairs.
• Performs daily property interior and exterior building and grounds inspections.
• Performs interior and exterior clean-ups.
• Ordering and picking up supplies as required.
• Classroom and office setup.
• Shipping, receiving and delivery of materials and supplies.
• Creates, submits, and tracks work orders to facilities management if the job is out of scope or requires a licensed trade.
• Reports vandalism to security and/or the manager.

Events

• Supporting college events by setup/teardown of layouts, delivering materials required for events to the venue(s) and supporting the College's events team in ensuring the smooth functioning of the event.

Performs Other Duties and Assignments

• Performs maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and tractors
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the manager, which may include loading and unloading truck; assembling shelving; hanging pictures; repairing and maintaining draperies and accessories; minor repairs to furniture; snow removal duties, including sanding, salting and operating snow removal equipment; maintain a safe working environment by keeping work areas clean; and storing materials and supplies in an orderly manner.
• Maintains a safe and tidy work area.
• Assists other co-workers and trade workers as required.
• As assigned by the manager.

What you'll bring to the role:

• A two-year diploma in construction engineering, building renovation, landscape technology, or ornamental horticulture, or an equivalent level of experience and education, is required.
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence is required (no points assigned under the classification system)
• Forklift Operating Licence and Propane Handlers Certificate
• WHMIS
• First Aid Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience as a Building Services Technician and/or equivalent.
• Practical experience performing furniture and equipment setups (i.e. workstations), general maintenance tasks and driving delivery vehicles/moving trucks.
• Experience driving tractors, skid steer, gators, ride-on mowers, forklifts, and power sweepers.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment such as snow removal (farm tractors, sidewalk tractors with blades and blowers).
• Previous Elevated Work Platform Training is considered an asset
• Working at Heights Training is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top-up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program, including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/