Maintenance Assistant (Contract until September 2026)

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada's top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada's Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Applications are now being received for the above position in the Sustainability and Asset Management Department, Corporate Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online by March 2, 2026. 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Join us and make a lasting difference

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the general repair, maintenance and replacement required at City of Markham facilities, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical duties, mechanical repairs, HVAC systems and other maintenance related duties.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete facility maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, electrical, door locks, carpeting, rough carpentry, and other duties as assigned 
• Operates heavy equipment and power tools   
• Sets own schedules, priorities and plans projects  
• Involved with coordinating resources and contractor materials  
• Direct and liaises with contractors   
• Conducts annual and monthly inspections   
• Shift work including weekends may be required 

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Related College diploma or trade certification (plumbing, electrical, mechanical HVAC)  
• 3-5 years of related experience  
• Ability to complete specialized work in plumbing, electrical, woodworking is required   
• Knowledge of welding and building automation systems is an asset   
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and to identify customer needs in a timely way along with the ability to either bring effective resolution to the Customer concern/s or escalate the issue/s to management as appropriate  
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues as assigned, including the ability to support one another when required and
   communicate positively and effectively with one another in order to provide service excellence   
• Intermediate computer skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision   
• Valid class 'G' Ontario driver's licence. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract (No demerit points plus no more than 2 infractions - max of one moving and one non-moving conviction)   
• Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C and propane handling is an asset

CORE BEHAVIOURS 

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.   
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.   
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.   
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.   
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.   
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.    

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.  Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

We thank all applicants who have applied. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please respect our scent-free area by not wearing scented products when visiting the office.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people. 

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