Campus Facilities & Grounds Technician

Ashbury College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Job summary

Ashbury College in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring two Building Maintenance Technicians to support year-round maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and facilities.

This hands-on role requires physical work, outdoor duties in varying weather, and the ability to perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and event setups. A valid Ontario G driver’s license and English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, groundskeeping, property maintenance, or a comparable hands-on role.
• Demonstrated experience completing general building repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, hardware, and minor electrical work.
• Practical experience with groundskeeping activities such as grass cutting, trimming, planting, landscaping, leaf removal, and general exterior maintenance.
• Experience performing winter maintenance, including manual snow shovelling, snowblower operation, ice removal, and the application of salt or other ice-control materials.
• Experience safely operating common hand tools, power tools, lawn-care equipment, snow-removal equipment, and utility vehicles.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use email, mobile devices, and electronic work-order systems.
• Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance throughout the campus.
• Complete minor repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and building finishes.
• Perform basic electrical tasks that do not require a licensed electrician and are permitted within the scope of the position.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and report concerns involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, security, and other building systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent building-related issues.
• Assist licensed tradespeople and specialized contractors as required.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance checks.
• Record completed work, inspection findings, materials used, and follow-up requirements in the school’s work-order system.
• Perform year-round groundskeeping and exterior campus maintenance.
• Cut grass, trim vegetation, rake and collect leaves, remove litter and debris, and maintain landscaped areas.
• Assist with planting, watering, pruning, mulching, and the care of lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs.
• Manually shovel and remove snow from entrances, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, emergency exits, and other designated areas.
• Safely operate snowblowers, lawn-care equipment, utility vehicles, and other maintenance equipment.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Groundskeeping

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry

Electrical basics

Snow removal

Driver's license

English communication

Job description

Ashbury College in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring two Building Maintenance Technicians to support year-round maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and facilities.

This hands-on role requires physical work, outdoor duties in varying weather, and the ability to perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and event setups. A valid Ontario G driver’s license and English communication skills are essential.