Maintenance Lead Hand, Property Services

Lennox and Addington; Canada; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Competitive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Appreciation Events

Training

Mentorship Opportunities

Employee Wellness

Peer Support Team

Annual Wage Increases

Job summary

Lennox and Addington County is seeking a Maintenance Lead Hand for Property Services to manage day-to-day maintenance across county buildings.

Reporting to the Property Supervisor, you will schedule tasks, oversee a small team, handle HVAC, plumbing, and safety compliance, and participate in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• OSSD completed; post-secondary education, trade certification, or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
• Three years of maintenance experience in residential/ commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of Ontario Building & Fire Codes and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and work days, nights and weekends.
• Valid G license and driver abstract.
• Proficiency with MS Office and handheld devices; experience with work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign maintenance duties to staff per Works Coordinator direction and complete work within set timeframes.
• Prepare housing units for turnover with drywall, millwork, flooring, lock changes, painting and waste removal.
• Perform minor repairs on HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, and water systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems per Building and Fire Codes and County policies.
• Purchase and maintain supply inventory related to maintenance and custodial work.
• Communicate with staff and external contractors using the work order system.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Work order systems

Education

OSSD

Trade certification / post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

Handheld devices / Apple iOS

Job description

Maintenance Lead Hand, Property Services

Maintenance Lead Hand (Full-Time) Posting # 2026-100

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

(37.5 hours per week plus on-call rotation)

Salary: $62,146.50 to $72,696.00 yearly

Primary Location: 97 Thomas Street East – various County

buildings in Lennox & Addington and Prince Edward County

Closing Date: October 21, 2026

Why work with us:

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

The County owns and manages over 50 buildings, including administration offices, ambulance bases, museums, and social housing facilities.

• Pension
• Competitive Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Training
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Employee Wellness
• Peer Support Team
• Annual Wage Increases

What you will do:

Reporting to the Property Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensures maintenance duties are assigned to staff as per the direction of the Works Coordinator and that the required work is completed within a given timeframe
• Prepares housing units for turnover by completing drywall repairs, millwork, flooring, lock changes, painting, garbage removal, and other required maintenance tasks to ensure units are ready for occupancy
• Perform minor repairs including maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, equipment, and water systems
• Perform regular inspections of building systems including but not limited to annual unit inspections, move in/move outs, fire alarms, and other regularly scheduled inspections in accordance with Building and Fire Codes, and County Policies
• Purchase and maintain supply inventory as it relates to building maintenance and custodial work
• Communicate with staff and external contractors while responding to service inquiries utilizing work order system
• Participates in the on-call rotation to respond to after-hours maintenance requests and emergencies as required

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) completed. Preferred candidate will have post-secondary education, trade certification, or equivalent experience in related field of mechanical, electrical, carpentry, or engineering
• Three years of working experience performing general maintenance in residential and/or commercial facilities
• Working knowledge of Ontario Building & Fire Codes and Health & Safety procedures
• Be in good physical health, capable of lifting 75 lbs. (repeatedly) and the ability to work days, nights and weekends as needed
• Valid G licence and satisfactory driver abstract
• Capable of using computer and handheld applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) smart devices (Apple IOS), and work order systems
• Well-developed team and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience leading a team in a goal oriented environment
• Possess a Small Drinking Water Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Available from: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday