CUSTODIAN 2

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is hiring for a full-time, permanent maintenance position at multiple facility sites. The role involves semi-skilled building maintenance, janitorial duties, and operating various mechanical systems and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with facility upkeep, OHSA familiarity, a valid Ontario G license, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime. Apply by the posting period deadline and be prepared for on-site work at City facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in building mechanical systems operation and maintenance.
• Extensive experience in janitorial or caretaking work.
• Experience in the operation of various equipment associated with the facility/building.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and written.
• Ability to use City-issued computerized mobile devices to record and document custodial and facility-related work activities.
• Ability to enter, update, and close service requests, work orders, inspection logs, and activity records using a computerized work order or facility management system, in accordance with established procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work in a paperless or technology-supported environment, where electronic documentation is required for operational tracking and accountability.
• Ability to use computer applications to support the reporting of facility issues within site.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled tasks for the physical and mechanical maintenance of a building/facility.
• Maintain the facility at a high level of cleanliness and tidiness, including all public areas, outside grounds and any other related areas.
• Performs routine and planned maintenance, testing and repairs equipment and building.
• May be required to operate heating and air-conditioning unit and swimming pool equipment.
• Provides information on an ongoing basis for the requirements of building for equipment, furnishings and supplies.
• Maintains log books, files, and other records in an accurate and complete manner.
• Provides assistance to tenants and other facility users including providing them with advice or referral and reports unusual occurrences to the appropriate staff for follow-up.
• Assists tenants, facility users, City staff as well as all support care agencies who visit the facility.
• Ensures that rent payments and other user fees received at the facility are recorded and forwarded to the appropriate staff. Assist the unit in dealing with tenant/users who are in arrears.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled work not requiring the services of licensed trades.
• Identifies and reports problems requiring the services of skilled tradespeople.
• May provide work direction and training to others. May travel to various work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

Janitorial experience

Mechanical systems operation

Equipment operation

English communication

Driver's license

Job description

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Job ID: 60339
Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Client Buildings
Work Location: 149 River Street, may also be scheduled at 1050 Ellesmere Road – Mobile Support Unit
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $30.85
Hours & Shift Information: Monday to Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:30pm – 12:00am, 12:00am – 8:30am, 10:00am – 6:30pm, Rotating Shifts
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 11-Sept-2026 to 25-Sept-2026

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs semi-skilled tasks for the physical and mechanical maintenance of a building/facility such as home for the aged, housing complex, public hall or recreation facility.
• Maintain the facility at a high level of cleanliness and tidiness, including all public areas, outside grounds and any other related areas.
• Performs routine and planned maintenance, testing and repairs equipment and building.
• May be required to operate heating and air-conditioning unit and swimming pool equipment.
• Provides information on an ongoing basis for the requirements of building for equipment, furnishings and supplies.
• Maintains log books, files, and other records in an accurate and complete manner.
• Provides assistance to tenants and other facility users including providing them with advice or referral and reports unusual occurrences to the appropriate staff for follow-up.
• Assists tenants, facility users, City staff as well as all support care agencies who visit the facility.
• Ensures that rent payments and other user fees received at the facility are recorded and forwarded to the appropriate staff. Assist the unit in dealing with tenant/users who are in arrears.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled work not requiring the services of licensed trades.
• Identifies and reports problems requiring the services of skilled tradespeople.
• May provide work direction and training to others. May travel to various work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in building mechanical systems operation and maintenance.
• Extensive experience in janitorial or caretaking work.
• Experience in the operation of various equipment associated with the facility/building
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• A thorough knowledge of maintenance materials and equipment.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and written.
• Ability to use City‑issued computerized mobile devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet, handheld unit) to record and document custodial and facility‑related work activities.
• Ability to enter, update, and close service requests, work orders, inspection logs, and activity records using a computerized work order or facility management system, in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to accurately record information electronically, including selecting standard options, entering brief written notes, and confirming task completion.
• Willingness and ability to work in a paperless or technology‑supported environment, where electronic documentation is required for operational tracking and accountability.
• Ability to use computer applications to support the reporting of facility issues within site.

NOTE: It is a condition of employment with the Corporate Real Estate Management Division to pass and maintain a Police Security Clearance for any Toronto Police Serviceslocations.

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