Facility Maintenance Lead Technician - Single Licence

Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a Facility Maintenance Lead Technician to oversee maintenance staff and manage building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety components. The role requires a licensed trade and at least five years of experience in building maintenance.

The position is full-time, with on-call rotation and a development opportunity at a lower rate; eligibility for the higher rate is based on qualifications and progression.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Possess and maintain one licence in Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Mechanic, Gas Technician I or II.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a licensed tradesperson in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff activities.
• Provide input into engineering design of equipment and capital projects.
• Manage electronic work orders ensuring compliance with legislation and asset management.
• Lead repairs and maintenance with contractors and vendors.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical trades

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

Secondary School (Grade XII)

Licence in Electrical OR Plumbing OR Heating and Cooling OR Gas Technician I or II

Job description

Facility Maintenance Lead Technician - Single Licence

Posting Closes:Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Section:Facilities Management
Division:Facilities and Fleet Services
Department:Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies

Job Status:Limited position
Estimated Probable Duration:Seven (7) months
Number of Vacancies:1
Union Affiliation:CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required:On call rotation required
Rate of Pay: $41.00 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function: Reporting to the Building Superintendent, this position is responsible to perform activities in the servicing, maintenance, fire protection, safety and security of buildings and grounds of assigned facility.

Duties:

Responsible for overseeing activities of maintenance staff.

Provide expertise and input into engineering design of new equipment and facility capital projects.

Receive, complete and develop electronic work orders to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and asset management principles aimed at maximizing all building systems including electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, controls, building automation and related systems.

Procure services and goods in the most economic fashion in concert with the city’s purchasing by-law to ensure financial effectiveness for the benefit of City of Greater Sudbury (CGS). Maintain and log inventories.

Lead and coordinate repairs and maintenance with contractors and vendors, as required.

Assist other trades and other building personnel.

Develop and maintain records and statistics for equipment and building components within the facility, including age of structure, building area, life cycle, repairs, inspections and digital photographs.

Maintain records and supervise regularly scheduled testing of all life safety systems.

Utilize building automation system to control, analyze, identify and diagnose issues or potential issues with the building automation system, HVAC system, and any other connected systems and advance the proliferation of building automation systems in managing CGS buildings.

Perform duties as outlined for maintenance staff in operational manuals and under CGS’s Bomb Threat, Evacuation, Designated Substances and Fire Plans, ensuring proper controls are undertaken related to biological, chemical, and physical hazards inherent in the work.

Complete water samples and analyze for heating and cooling water systems.

Operate, diagnose, and repair building HVAC system manually and using the computerized building automation system.

Complete daily reading and reports as directed.

Recommend systems improvements to management for increased efficiencies, economic benefit, and/or optimal asset management to improve facility systems.

Lead interactions with legislative organizations related to the maintenance and operation of the building systems.

Maintain and update the designated substances database for each facility.

Participate in registration and the setting up of special events and meeting rooms.

Assist with grounds maintenance including snow removal, sanding, cutting grass, etc.

Operate tools and equipment safely and maintain work areas in an orderly and safe working condition.

Maintain tools and equipment in good and safe working order.

Maintain building security systems to protect and safeguard city assets and information.

Participate in a rotation standby schedule.

Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.

Possess and maintain one licence in the following maintenance or construction trade: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Mechanic, Gas Technician I or II.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years experience as a licensed tradesperson in building maintenance with a working knowledge of: HVAC, natural gas, plumbing, carpentry and electrical trades.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrate ability related to computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval).

Maintain and expand competencies related to advancing technologies in building systems.

Maintain knowledge and application of legislation related to building sciences such as TSSA, ESA, building code (provincial), and fire code to ensure compliance.

Possess the mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Ability to complete maintenance reports.

Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Reference Check.

Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.

French verbal and written skills an asset.

Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.

Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid class “G” driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $38.95 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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