Maintenance Worker - County of Lennox & Addington

Why work with us:

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

The County owns and manages over 50 buildings, including administration offices, ambulance bases, museums, and social housing facilities.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Property Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform preventative maintenance of HVAC systems, machinery, equipment, water systems and custodial duties as required

• Operate County vehicles, snow removal, salting/sanding and grounds maintenance equipment

• Perform required maintenance and service in accordance with equipment manuals and work orders

• Undertake cleaning & garbage removal and minor repairs, including carpentry, painting, drywall, etc.

• Operate computerized building management systems

• Work overtime from time to time, including on-call rotation

• Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Be in good physical health, capable of lifting 75 lbs. (repeatedly), and able to work days, nights and weekends when necessary

• The successful candidate must possess a secondary school graduation diploma. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary school diploma in a related field of study i.e., mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, horticulture, forestry, and or equivalent education

• Three years of experience performing carpentry, plumbing, drywall, and minor electrical repairs

• Possess a valid Class G Drivers Licence and be able to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract

• Proficiency using computer applications, including GIS, MS Office, i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook

• Obtain Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems Certificate within 3 months of the offer of full-time employment and maintain this certificate

• Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record check

Join Us & Make a Difference – Apply now! View full job description on The County of Lennox & Addington website.

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.