This position is responsible for building maintenance, including daily assessment and reporting on building conditions, as well as preventative maintenance, minor repair, and minor improvement work.
The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Building Maintenance Technician.
When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!
About Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH): KLH Housing Corporation provides good quality, safe, accessible, sustainable and affordable housing for a diverse population of low income households in need in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton, including people with special needs. In cooperation with other organizations, we create communities that foster good health and well-being by advocating for our tenants to receive the services they require. In doing so, we recognize and respect the diversity of our communities and the people we serve.
Wage: $28.13 hourly (2026)
Reports To: Manager, Building and Properties
Department: Human Services - Housing
Location: Locations throughout City of Kawartha Lakes
Hours: Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Description:
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Responsible for daily building maintenance of Social Housing buildings and grounds
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Perform preventative maintenance program as required i.e. Change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipment
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Troubleshoot and perform minor plumbing, carpentry, drywall, glazing, screening, lock repairs, change lights, painting, floor repairs, etc., within provincial regulations
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Perform tasks such as replacing sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes, as well as construct, install and repair a variety of facility components such as counters, tables, walls, windows, doors, masonry walls, etc.
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Salt, sand and clear snow from sidewalks and walkways as required
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Maintain waste disposal rooms, recycling facilities, and carry out compacted garbage bags for curb side pick-up
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Report hazards and building deficiencies to Manager
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Support the administration of service management agreements related to the operation and maintenance of buildings
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Develop, document and carry out standard routines for the operation and maintenance of buildings and associated mechanical systems
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Carry out the planning, and contract administration for small repair/improvement projects that are contracted out to outside service providers
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Perform daily inspections of fire, health and safety systems as required to ensure compliance with building/facility related regulations and codes
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Obtains approval for, initiates and carries out work, closes out work orders, and prepares written reports
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Maintain equipment/tools in safe, good working order, reporting condition and requesting replacement as necessary
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Maintain a record of current inventory and provide written reports according to division operation procedures
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Maintain all building-related service logs in compliance with regulatory requirements and City policy
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Perform minor renovations/alterations with minimal supervision
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Attend training courses and seminars when requested
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/ Education Required
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Post Secondary Diploma in Building Maintenance or a related field
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Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
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Experience in building operations and preventative maintenance
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Experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry with the ability to solder and operate equipment, ie. Table saws, compound miter saw, etc.
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Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code
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Ability to interpret Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural drawings
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Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS
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Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
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Effective oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
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Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
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Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
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Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
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Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
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Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required
This posting is for an existing, currently open position within the Human Services department. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.
