Facilities Maintenance Technician — HVAC, Plumbing & Repairs

Carmen's Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per union agreement

Job summary

Carmens Group is seeking a Building Maintenance professional to join our team at the Hamilton Convention Centre. This role reports to the Director of Operations and works as part of the IUOE 772 union, focusing on maintenance and event support.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and building systems, logging equipment data, and ensuring safety and compliance. The position requires multi-skilled trades experience and flexibility for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in building maintenance or similar role.
• Experience in plumbing, building repair and carpentry; some electrical knowledge preferred.
• Experience in convention centres, sports/entertainment, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Current tickets for Skyjack, forklift, boom lift and fall arrest are assets.
• Ability to solder copper for plumbing repairs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and repair HVAC, mechanical and plumbing equipment, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, boilers, water pumps, and building control systems.
• Complete daily equipment logs for ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant codes and specifications.
• Advise management when equipment hazard or should not operate.
• Coordinate event delivery and monitor or direct contractors’ work within Operations.
• Plan facility maintenance and operations; identify problems; monitor workflow; review projects and procedures.
• Track work and complete work orders as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical systems

Log documentation

OSHA familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carmens Group is seeking a Building Maintenance professional to join our team at the Hamilton Convention Centre. This role reports to the Director of Operations and works as part of the IUOE 772 union, focusing on maintenance and event support.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and building systems, logging equipment data, and ensuring safety and compliance. The position requires multi-skilled trades experience and flexibility for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.