City of Toronto

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City of Toronto • $79K — $86K *
St Thomas, ON N5P 1A1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience managing unionized staff and contractors.
  • Background in custodial or caretaking work with knowledge of relevant tools and materials.
  • Familiarity with health and safety protocols specific to custodial services.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Extensive experience with commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems.
  • Skilled in handling facility alarm system operations.
  • Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate custodial and maintenance staff activities.
  • Organize and delegate cleaning and maintenance tasks across City facilities.
  • Inspect facility conditions to ensure security and project timelines are met.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all operational activities.
  • Respond to client inquiries and maintain service quality.
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment and inventory.
  • Prepare daily attendance and timesheets for staff.

Benefits

  • Job security with a full-time, permanent position.
  • Opportunities for training and development in a supportive team environment.
  • Diverse work locations across various City facilities.
  • Rotating shifts to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, enhancing professional networking.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 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-timeNumber of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 28-July-2026 to 11-August-2026

Major Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • Monitors refrigeration equipment
  • Completes and maintains records and log books


Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  1. Considerable demonstrated experience in directing unionized staff and trades/contractors.
  2. Experience in custodial or caretaking work with a of the equipment and materials used in the custodial/caretaking profession.
  3. Experience in implementing all health and safety procedures with particular emphasis in custodial/caretaking profession.
  4. Experience with computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
  5. Considerable experience with large commercial HVAC systems.
  6. Experience with building automation systems (BAS).
  7. Experience with facility alarm system operations.
  8. Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence class "G" and ability to obtain and maintain City of Toronto Equipment Operator's Permit


You must also have:
  • 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.


Police Records Check

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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