MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | Apply by September 17, 2025

First Americans Museum (FAM); Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural institution in Toronto seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on building facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a background in various trades. This position involves routine preventive maintenance tasks and requires flexibility in scheduling. The candidate must be punctual and detail-oriented, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial facilities or building maintenance experience.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor building systems for comfort and safety during events.
• Assist other maintenance technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Strong work ethic

Ability to multi-task

Punctual

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized maintenance management system

Job description

Overview

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | Apply by September 17, 2025

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician carries out those activities required to maintain and correct damage and make repairs to physical buildings, structures, and facilities. Additionally, this person will do a variety of work involving equipment use such as ladders and scissor lifts and will also be responsible for routine general repair work.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of basic trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lighting and general HVAC).
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure during live events.
• Professional demeanor — understanding the museum is a guest-facing, high-standard environment.
• Flexibility in scheduling and comfort with late-night / extended hours.
• Monitor and adjust building systems during events for comfort and safety.
• Perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks
• Works daily with a computerized maintenance management system to enter, close and record work orders
• Monitors and escorts as necessary subcontractor personnel
• Replaces receptacles, lamps, ballasts etc.
• Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, and faucets
• Troubleshoots, repairs pumps and motors
• Performs interior painting
• Modifies and repairs interior / exterior walls systems, roof systems, floorcoverings, windows and window coverings
• Repairs doors and hardware
• Performs minor locksmith duties as needed
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment
• Regular day shift, M-F but position may involve emergency call out on an as-needed basis
• Assist other maintenance technicians
• Ability to withstand various weather conditions: occasional exposure to harsh weather conditions; requires work to be done both inside and outside
• Ability to withstand noise levels: the noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere; some machinery noise areas
• All other related duties as required

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of directly related commercial facilities and / or building maintenance experience
• Strong work ethic
• Strong connection to First American community preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Enthusiastic about the museum’s mission and in serving our diverse audiences
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Patient and flexible with a focus on positive visitor experience
• Positive team attitude
• Punctual
• Is reliable, conscientious, and attentive to detail; comfortable working in settings requiring a high degree of accuracy and care
• Has the ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and / or ratios; read diagrams, and technical manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and / or present information to others
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English
• Can understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively, using judgment and discretion to complete job duties, projects, and assignments
• Valid driver’s license

Supervision

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Facilities Manager or other personnel as directed by the Executive Director.

Guidelines

The Maintenance Technician is to adhere to the policies and ethics of FAM at all times. Employee shall wear the Facilities uniform as per policy and asks for assistance on any matters or answers to any questions not covered by this job description.

Service

Carries out the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the museum building, structures and facilities.

Quality Management

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Judgement

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Planning / Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; may be subject to extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, feeling, climbing, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Americans Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.