Job Description

Position Details

Department: Building Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week
Wage Range: $33.94 per hour
Posted: October 9, 2026
Closes: October 19, 2026, 4:30pm

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

Operate snow removal equipment and remove snow from various exterior entrances and pathways. Maintain exterior of building all year long including weed whacking and leaf blowing, cleaning sidewalks/pathways and entrances.
Ensure maintenance equipment is in proper working order.
Provide preventative maintenance and repairs on systems throughout the building, including HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical, etc.
Perform minor repairs throughout the building including door lock/handle repairs, furniture repairs/moves, heaters, chairs, painting, etc.
Track, update and monitor daily, monthly, and annual items such as filter changes, pump checks, air handlers, compressors, gauges, etc.
Communicate maintenance issues to Supervisor of Building Services.
Maintain emergency lighting, extinguishers and alarm testing as per fire code.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks of eyewash stations and AED.
Clean and maintain designated areas; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
Set up meeting rooms including tables, chairs, and equipment as instructed.
Prepare and deliver refreshments to meeting rooms and communicate with various levels of staff and the public.
Maintain meeting room schedules and work with Reception staff to resolve scheduling conflicts.
Assist with coordinating work with Contractors.
Maintain sufficient stock of paper products, coffee, janitorial supplies, cleaning chemicals, etc.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the City’s Health and Safety Procedures.
Provide back-up support to Supervisor of Building Services including day-to-day operations, public interaction, staffing issues, calls, payroll, and emails as needed.
Provide evening and weekend on-call service for the Civic Centre as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma.
Three years’ experience in a building maintenance related field.
Trade certification or apprenticeship in a mechanical field is an asset.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Safe handling of chemicals.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive with the ability to maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace.
Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting items throughout the building and completing applicable repairs.
Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff and the public.
Excellent customer service skills with ability to meet and interact pleasantly and professionally with various levels of staff and the public.
Physically able to perform the work as per the Physical Demands Analysis of the job (repetitive bending and lifting is required).

How To Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please provide a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications to: Email Subject line human.resources@cityssm.on.ca 090-109-2026 Handyperson / Caretaker

This position is covered by a collective agreement, CUPE Local 67. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, Part III, Employment Standards.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.