General Maintenance Assistant

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - CAD 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government ministry is looking for a General Maintenance Assistant to provide maintenance and groundskeeping support at their Milton Campus. Candidates should have experience in various trades such as plumbing and electrical. The role requires maintaining facilities and performing preventative maintenance tasks, offering a dynamic work environment. Apply by February 26, 2026, to be part of an inclusive team dedicated to educational support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and trades.
• Ability to operate various grounds maintenance equipment.
• Experience maintaining work orders and preventive maintenance logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation of the swimming pool.
• Assist with implementation of work plans for summer students.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Electrical

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

General Maintenance Assistant

We are looking to hire one (1) on call-supply General Maintenance Assistant for the Milton Campus to provide maintenance and groundskeeping support at the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School. If you are a jack of all trades, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Education's Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, where you will be assisting with the maintenance of the facilities and equipment on the Milton Campus.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform general plumbing, electrical and general facility maintenance.
• Provide general repairs to heating, ventilation, and fire systems.
• Provide general repairs to locks, valves, pumps, repair of windows, flooring, minor painting, and general touch‑up work to furniture.
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation of the swimming pool.
• Assist contract and government services tradespersons.
• Assist with implementation of work plan for summer students.
• Work on call hours as required.

What you bring to the team

Technical skills

• You have demonstrated experience and general working knowledge of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems, and electrical to assist with semi‑skilled general maintenance.
• You can determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance, and construction work at the facility.
• You have proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing routine general maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, small engines, appliances, furniture, fittings, and electromechanical systems.
• You know and have experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment such as skid steer loader, tractors, and riding lawn mowers.
• You have proven experience and can maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment.
• You have the ability to use hand tools and power equipment.
• You have experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs.

Other skills

• You have developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• You have organizational, time management, analytical and problem‑solving skills to manage daily operations and tasks.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), confined space, designated substances surveys, etc.
• You can move and set up furniture and equipment.
• You are able to read and follow simple drawings, blueprints, work specifications, including written and verbal directions.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti‑Racism Policy

Additional information

Apply by: Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On‑Call, duration up to 12 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 4.7

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Posted on: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Note

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