Facilities Maintenance Technician (24/7 On-Call)

Ontario Northland; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid personal leave days

Discounted transportation

Job summary

Ontario Northland is seeking a Buildings Maintenance Operator in Cochrane to ensure safe, reliable facility operations across the Northlander portfolio. You’ll log and respond to maintenance requests, manage fixtures, HVACs, and electrical systems, and coordinate external trades.

With BES certification and 1–2 years of maintenance experience, you’ll support health & safety compliance and travel to service remote sites as required. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Building Environmental Systems (BES).
• 1–2 years’ work experience in property maintenance.
• Experience in general contracting.
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
• Knowledge of Ontario building codes and permits.
• Ability to perform basic/light maintenance duties including custodial and painting.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM and MS Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license and 24/7 on‑call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Log maintenance requests using the ticket system and close tickets timely.
• Perform filter maintenance, minor construction, door/window work and lighting.
• Support boilers, HVAC equipment, building mechanicals, elevators and security.
• Coordinate external contractors for tasks such as janitorial, painting and flooring.
• Move and organize records, furniture and supplies; maintain clean work area.
• Assist Health & Safety activities and monitor safety supplies.
• Travel to outlying sites to service buildings as needed.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical work

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BES certificate

Tools

CMMS

EAM

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Ontario Northland is seeking a Buildings Maintenance Operator in Cochrane to ensure safe, reliable facility operations across the Northlander portfolio. You’ll log and respond to maintenance requests, manage fixtures, HVACs, and electrical systems, and coordinate external trades.

With BES certification and 1–2 years of maintenance experience, you’ll support health & safety compliance and travel to service remote sites as required. A valid driver’s license is essential.