Maintenance Technician (Term)

Date Posted: 05/20/2025
Req ID: 42987
Faculty/Division: Innis College
Department: Innis College Residence
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Founded in 1964, Innis College provides a small-scale, informal home to about 2,200 undergraduate students within the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. We deeply value student involvement and leadership, taking pride in being the only undergraduate college on campus that ensures equal representation of faculty, staff, and students on all decision making bodies. We focus on establishing leadership skills in our students, while remaining attentive and responsive to all ideas and concerns. At Innis, we create a strong sense of shared purpose and
community.
 

Under direction performs minor repairs and maintenance duties on a regular basis and some caretaking duties in a number of buildings of the University.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job.  They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position.  The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• Performs maintenance duties to ensure the building, fixtures and equipment are maintained to standard and are in good working order such as repairing / replacing and adjusting equipment,  fixtures, furniture and appliances, minor carpentry/woodwork, hardware replacement and repair; light replacement; switch and receptacle face plate replacement/installation; tightening screws; hanging pictures, signs and banners; key cutting; rod/ bracket installations and repair; change locks; replace  screens, windows, tap washers; unplug toilets and bathroom/kitchen fixture adjustments; visually inspecting drains;  following basic floor plans; vacuuming water; locating water problems: moving heavy items and completing room set ups.  
• General maintenance of lights, equipment, building fixtures (general building maintenance such as springs, appliances, closures, washers, seals, flooring/ceiling tile repair/ replacement,  caulking, basic wall repair, minor residential painting). 
• Responsible for maintaining internal signage.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs all Vingcard hardware; troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment as required.
• Maintains all accessibility operators in good working order.
• Performs visual inspection of building, equipment, fixtures and appliances performing maintenance or reporting as needed.
• Clears entrance ways to buildings and residences of snow and ice, lays salt.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Checks fire and safety equipment – reporting items requiring specialized repair. 
• Observes, corrects and/or reports any health and safety concerns (e.g. broken, defective or  missing fire/safety equipment).
• Follows established protocol during fire alarms including checking alarm panel, communication with Fire Department, making announcements to building occupants and resets fire pull stations/fire panel/elevator based on established rules and/or instruction; replaces smoke detector and security alarm batteries on a regular schedule.
• Reports on damaged and defective equipment; advises supervisor on repairs required and follows up to ensure repairs are completed;(e.g. building heater ; pull station cover; security equipment).
• Cleans and mops floors; cleans residences and related buildings, equipment and surrounding areas; removes garbage.
• Liaises with the appropriate supervisors, such as Building Managers, Supervisors, Deans, Directors, Managers and Chairs as well as administrative staff and students to ensure Work Order Requests; maintenance and cleanliness are executed to local and University Building Standards and Health and Safety standards in a timely and safe fashion and to keep others informed of facility issues.
• Responds to requests of building occupants and contractors; informs them of required information; provides supplies or services related to building maintenance; accompanies and directs parties as needed.
• Properly stores and maintains an inventory of materials and equipment; and orders supplies as applicable. 
• Maintains accurate and timely records of work completed.
• Completes work orders and special projects.
• Other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education:    

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; technical training is desirable.

Experience:     

Three years of related work experience, technical training may be substituted for experience.

Other:    

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience performing a variety of building maintenance tasks. Knowledge and experience of building maintenance and repair practices, demonstrated ability to become familiar with building operations, floor plan, equipment and related health, safety and cleanliness standards. Proven ability to effectively and safely use and operate small hand tools, power tools, ladders and elevated platforms.  Demonstrated physical and technical ability to perform required duties. Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to this work. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written); ability to communicate effectively using tools such as cell phone, pager, radio; tact, courtesy and patience dealing with clients and staff; Computer skills required.  Demonstrated ability to work independently. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
 

Note:

There is one (1) full-time position available as term until December 2026.

Shift hours: Tuesday to Saturday (9:30am - 6:00pm)

Closing Date: 05/29/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly CUPE 3261, Tuesday - Saturday (9:30am - 6:00pm)
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $27.57/hr
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services