Building and Property Maintenance

Company: Child and Family Services of Grand Erie

OPPORTUNITY 
(External – Union) 
DATE OF POSTING: May 27, 2026 @ 4:30 PM   
POSITION: Building and Property Maintenance Worker 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full-time permanent 
JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Unionized 
POSTING NUMBER: 2026 – 09  
VACANCY STATUS:  This posting is for one (1) vacancy

START DATE:  To be determined   
HOME LOCATION: Townsend (regular travel within the agency’s 
jurisdiction (i.e. Brantford) is required)   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:   
• Completion of Secondary School  
• Experience of at least two years’ building/property maintenance 
• Vocational courses in HVAC systems, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience  

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Facilities and Procurement Manager 

Under the Supervision of the Facilities and Procurement Manager: 

The Building and Property Maintenance Worker is responsible for all the maintenance 
and upkeep at the Brantford and Townsend locations.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 
Under Supervision of the Facilities and Procurement Manager: 

Building and Property Maintenance Worker Responsibilities:  
• Performs routine general building and equipment repairs and maintenance 
including but not limited to: - Service and repairs to washrooms, facilities, and furniture - Clean up and spill containment - Paint and repair buildings as required - Replaces light fixtures and bulbs as required - Replacement of ceiling tiles as required - Other property/building related needs as required or assigned 
• Conducts regular site visits to each property, as per maintenance program, 
ensuring deficiencies are identified, recorded, and dealt with or escalated in a 
timely manner 
• Systematic collection of all recyclable materials throughout the buildings 
• Periodic cleaning and spot checking when cleaners are not present 
• Maintain indoor/outdoor lighting as required 
• Conducts routine maintenance of emergency building systems as per set 
schedule 
• Ensures set up/tear down of equipment and furniture for meetings and programs, 
and training events 
• Perform office moves/renovations and assisting with office set up/tear down 
when necessary 
• Participates in the planned long term and routine daily maintenance as well as 
emergency repairs  
• Assist in developing work plans for contracted work, tracking projects and 
providing status reports 
• Maintains building grounds performing appropriate seasonal duties including 
planting, flower bed maintenance, lawn cutting, watering, shrub pruning, leaf 
removal, during the winter months monitor and clear snow, salt agency walks, 
ground debris removal, extra sidewalk cleaning when necessary and garbage 
cleaning 
• Participate in annual evaluation of his/her performance in accordance with 
Agency policy 
• Other duties as assigned 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Maintains required documentation of building operations, including checking fire 
extinguishers, testing panic buttons and security systems, sprinkler system, HVAC 
including boiler systems  
• Conducts monthly Health & Safety worksite inspections 
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, 
Agency’s health and safety 
• Maintains knowledge of all agency policies and procedures; as well as all other 
health and safety legislative requirements 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 
• Skills in carpentry, drywall, and painting 
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet various 
deadlines 
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and 
responsibility 
• Ability to work independently and within a team 
• Good understanding of applicable legislation and regulation, including 
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical and Building Codes, and WHMIS 
• Knowledge of heating/cooling systems, HVAC systems, heat pumps, boiler 
systems fire and security alarm systems, and appliance repair would be an asset 
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems 
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentially and exercise sound judgement 
• Committed to anti-oppression values of justice, equity, respect of the beliefs and 
traditions of others 
• Knowledge of anti-black racism 
• Knowledge of the impact of residential school and colonization 
• Ability to respond to building emergency and security concerns outside of regular 
business hours 

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE 
In accordance with the Collective Agreement 
Maintenance Grid $59,776.43 - $65,343.02 (or hourly 
equivalent) 

As a condition of hire, selected candidates will be required to provide: 
• Consent for Police - Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check - 
results must be satisfactory to the employer 
• Consent for Child Welfare check - results must be satisfactory to the employer 
• Must have a valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license 
• Must have a personal vehicle used for work purposes (preferred – one that is 
suitable for moving equipment between building locations (i.e. lawn equipment)) 
• Ability to safely operate larger personal type vehicles such as pick-up trucks 

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie is committed to working from an Anti
Oppressive and Equity practice and is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the 
diversity of the community in which we live and serve.  

If you don’t see yourself fully represented in each requirement of the job description, we 
still encourage you to apply. Research has shown individuals from underrepresented 
groups may only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a 
more equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and we strongly encourage all 
applicants with diverse identities and lived experiences to apply and to please self
identify in their cover letter. 

We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Please let us know if 
you have any accommodation needs.  

We thank all applicants; however only those considered for interviews will be contacted. 

Strong preference will be given to applicants from equity deserving groups 
including but not limited to: Indigenous, South Asian, African Canadian, 
2SLGBTQ+ populations. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit resume and cover letter electronically at:  
Email: employment@cfsge.ca 

CLOSING DATE: June 10, 2026, at 4:30 pm