Building Maintenance Technician

Full-Time, Permanent (2 positions available)

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 3 to 12 located in Canada’s capital and on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We serve a diverse community, including students from over 60 nationalities from the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community, and international boarding and day students.

Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment to be intellectually curious, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. Our strategic direction is centred on the highest standards in teaching and learning, whole-student development, access and inclusion within our pluralistic community, community engagement, and resource stewardship for long-term sustainability.

Located in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking two dependable and skilled Building Maintenance Technicians to support the year-round maintenance of our buildings, grounds, and campus facilities. This is a hands‑on and physically demanding position involving both indoor and outdoor work. The successful candidate will perform general building repairs, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, inspections, event setups, and other operational duties required to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

The position requires someone comfortable performing sustained physical work, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and responding to changing campus priorities. The successful candidates must be able to safely and consistently perform the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodation where required.

You’ll report to the Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds and Projects.

• Two to three years of relevant experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, groundskeeping, property maintenance, or a comparable hands‑on role.
• Demonstrated experience completing general building repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, hardware, and minor electrical work permitted within the scope of the position.
• Practical experience with groundskeeping activities such as grass cutting, trimming, planting, landscaping, leaf removal, and general exterior maintenance.
• Experience performing winter maintenance, including manual snow shovelling, snowblower operation, ice removal, and the application of salt or other ice-control materials.
• Experience safely operating common hand tools, power tools, lawn‑care equipment, snow‑removal equipment, and utility vehicles.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use email, mobile devices, and electronic work‑order systems.
• Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in French is considered an asset.

• Perform preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance throughout the campus.
• Complete minor repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and building finishes.
• Perform basic electrical tasks that do not require a licensed electrician and are permitted within the scope of the position.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and report concerns involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, security, and other building systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent building‑related issues.
• Assist licensed tradespeople and specialized contractors as required.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance checks.
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