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Job : 63333
Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Technical Centre of Excellence
Work Location: , 1050 Ellesmere Road, and will support 4330 Dufferin Street, 703 Don Mills, 40 College Street, 70 Birmingham Street and 60 Tiffield Road.
Job Type & Duration: L79 Full-Time, Permanent & Temporary (12 months)
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 - $ 41.70
Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Rotating

Shifts:

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, and 12:00 AM to 7:30 AM.
Affiliation: L79 Full-time Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 28-July-2026 to 11-August-2026

• Plans, directs, schedules and coordinates custodial and facilities maintenance staff, tradesperson/contractors
• Plans, organizes and assigns employees to perform cleaning and maintenance of City facilities and/or leased property
• Patrols and inspects the condition of facility and progress of work to ensure security and that work is completed on schedule
• Ensures that all work performed is in compliance with all legislative regulations, including WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Responds to client inquiries and requests
• Inspects equipment and inventory on a scheduled basis
• Provides timely delivery of services
• Prepares and submits daily timesheets and attendance records
• Enforces appropriate bylaws, regulations and applicable legislation
• Prepares material requisition forms for orders of cleaning supplies and other operational equipment. Contacts suppliers as required. Maintains stock of cleaning supplies and necessary equipment
• Trains staff on operational requirements and operation of equipment
• Works with tenants, users, police, fire officials, security and contractors to keep building/facility safe and secure
• Monitors and evaluates the work of outside contractors and in-house tradespeople
• Monitors condition and operation of building/facility and reports any defects for repairs
• Performs all readings for heating plant, including chemical, temperature and pressure readings and any additional instrument readings as required, and maintains records of the same
• Sets up, moves and takes down furniture, chairs etc. for functions
• Assists in budget preparations
• Monitors expenses to meet approved budget
• Prepares requisition forms for Capital work
• Monitors HVAC system and responds to problems
• Completes and maintains records and log books

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Considerable demonstrated experience in directing unionized staff and trades/contractors.
• Experience in custodial or caretaking work with a of the equipment and materials used in the custodial/caretaking profession.
• Experience in implementing all health and safety procedures with particular emphasis in custodial/caretaking profession.
• Experience with computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Considerable experience with large commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience with facility alarm system operations.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence class "G" and ability to obtain and maintain City of Toronto Equipment Operator's Permit

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and with the client/public.
• Ability to train and provide orientation to staff.
• Ability to promote a positive team working environment.
• Advanced knowledge of WHMIS, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts/weekends/on call as scheduled.
• Knowledge of corporate geographical boundaries.
• Building environment certificate or equivalent is an asset.

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It is a condition of employment with the Corporate Real Estate Management Division to pass and maintain a Police Security Clearance for any Toronto Police Services locations.

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