Maintenance Technician I

Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a Maintenance Services worker in Housing Operations to keep interior and exterior of buildings and grounds clean and well maintained. You will perform janitorial, minor repairs, and groundskeeping across multiple properties.

Under supervision, you will help with preventive maintenance logs, tenant requests, and emergency response. The position requires Grade XII, 1–2.5 years related experience, and the ability to work in a team and report to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Over (1) year up to and including two and a half (2½) years of related experience.
• A good working knowledge, skill and ability to complete janitorial cleaning methods, minor repair techniques, operation of equipment and hand tools, and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and use of materials.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet set deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and to follow instructions exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Provide, at own cost, a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Janitorial: minor cleaning when required includes; dusting, polishing, washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, garbage collection, moving furniture, floor stripping, waxing vacant unit preparation, etc.
• Maintenance: minor repairs including; plumbing, electrical, heating/venting, carpentry, painting, flooring, ceramic tiles, hardware, appliances, drywall, vacant unit preparation, assistance with contractor entries into units, etc.
• Groundskeeping: maintenance including; mowing and trimming grass, pruning, planting, cultivating, watering, raking, sweeping, litter pick up, garbage collection, sanding, salting, clearing walks of snow and ice, etc.
• General:participate including, moving furniture/appliances, waste management/recycling program, showing vacant units to prospective tenants, assisting staff and contractors, assisting emergency officials, responding to emergencies and call outs, other related duties.
• Location of Work: primarily all buildings and properties within an assigned portfolio area and occasionally within all other portfolio areas, properties and buildings within the GSHC portfolio as assigned, including; interior Building – space/areas and rooms including; public, apartment units, service, storage, equipment, vacant units, etc.

Skills

Janitorial

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Emergency response

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Secondary School (Grade XII)

Job description

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Section:Maintenance Services
Division:Housing Operations
Department:Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: 1052 Belfry Avenue
(Note: Preference will be given to applicants who reside within 10 kms of 1052 Belfry Avenue)

Job Status:Limited position
Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Seven (7) months (may be extended)
Number of Vacancies:1
Union Affiliation:CUPE 4705Housing Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required:Yes - Days/Afternoons
Rate of Pay: $32.27 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A vulnerable sector 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 vulnerable sector check with your application.

Must be able to participate in after hours on-call rotation for emergencies.

Main Function:

To perform the necessary tasks and duties within the assigned area required to keep the interior/exterior of the buildings and properties, including grounds areas, clean and maintained to acceptable standards.

Characteristic:Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager of Maintenance Services.

Duties:

• Janitorial: minor cleaning when required includes; dusting, polishing, washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, garbage collection, moving furniture, floor stripping, waxing vacant unit preparation, etc.
• Maintenance: minor repairs including; plumbing, electrical, heating/venting, carpentry, painting, flooring, ceramic tiles, hardware, appliances, drywall, vacant unit preparation, assistance with contractor entries into units, etc.
• Groundskeeping: maintenance including; mowing and trimming grass, pruning, planting, cultivating, watering, raking, sweeping, litter pick up, garbage collection, sanding, salting, clearing walks of snow and ice, etc.
• General:participate including, moving furniture/appliances, waste management/recycling program, showing vacant units to prospective tenants, assisting staff and contractors, assisting emergency officials, responding to emergencies and call outs, other related duties.
• Location of Work: primarily all buildings and properties within an assigned portfolio area and occasionally within all other portfolio areas, properties and buildings within the GSHC portfolio as assigned, including;
• a) Interior Building – space/areas and rooms including; public, apartment units, service, storage, equipment, vacant units, etc.
• b) Exterior Building – space/areas and rooms including; roof, balcony, wall, openings, garage, etc.
• c) Grounds – yard area including; stoops, walks, service drives, lawn(s), parking, etc.
• d) Other – assignments including; temporary redeployment to other areas.
• Recording and Accountability:
• a) Complete building systems reports including preventive maintenance logs, work logs, smoke detector tests, fire log book, work order forms, inventory logs, WHMIS, etc.
• b) Report to supervisor required maintenance repairs, progress reports, tenant disturbances.
• c) Log tenant requests, complete and log work orders.
• Will be required to participate in a standby rotation to perform after-hours emergency calls.
• 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

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Over (1) year up to and including two and a half (2½) years of related experience.
• A good working knowledge, skill and ability to complete janitorial cleaning methods, minor repair techniques, operation of equipment and hand tools, and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and use of materials.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet set deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and to follow instructions exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Provide, at own cost, a Vulnerable Sector Check.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026 .For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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