Custodian and Maintenance (2026-496-FAC-239)EA

Permanent Full-time Custodian/ Maintenance

Bancroft, Ontario

Our Facilities & Capital Infrastructure department is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Custodian and Maintenance.

DUTIES:               

• Perform the following multiple building trade repairs to Housing Services apartment buildings and family units: carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical, mechanical (HVAC), structural repairs, masonry, appliance, window glazing, lock changing, dry walling, painting, roofing, landscaping and equipment repairs and maintenance.


• Daily cleaning of the building including garbage removal, cleaning of common areas, windows, walls, floors and exterior of the building.


• Respond to emergency issues, assisting Property Supervisors and emergency response personnel


• Carry out minor snow clearing, de-icing, and grounds maintenance of public areas.


• Carry out exterior property maintenance, such as tree removal, landscaping, fence and asphalt repairs.


• Generate work orders and reports for repairing units, annual preventative maintenance inspections, emergency, health and safety and general building repairs,


• Maintain preventative, routine and emergency records for all the building systems,


• Confirm that building repairs, seasonal service contracts, upgrades, or replacements have been completed by various contractors,


• Stock and inventory control, deliver maintenance supplies, move equipment


• Be aware of and carry out the duties as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety and County policies,


• Such other duties as may be required or assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:                           

• Must possess a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

• Two years experience in the field of building, electrical, mechanical or maintenance.

• Able to safely and competently use hand and power tools.


• Excellent knowledge of cleaning products and chemicals and how to use these products and chemicals.


• Knowledge of apartment building fire alarm systems.

• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.


• Ability to trouble shoot, recognize when maintenance is required and provide solutions to maintenance issues.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, organized, reliable, pleasant and responsive to the needs of tenants and the general public.


• Prior completion of asbestos abatement protocol is preferred.

HOURS OF WORK:           Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, 40 hours/week

WAGE RANGE:                  $29.29 - $34.23/hour for hours worked as a Maintenance Specialist

                                                $28.70 - $31.54/hour for hours worked as a Housing Custodian

CLOSING:                        Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4pm

Juliana Finney

Human Resources Advisor

Talent Management & Acquisition

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy and actively being recruited for. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected will be used only for the purposes of this employment opportunity. We thank all candidates who apply, but advise that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. 

"The County of Hastings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation."