Grounds Maintenance jobs in Barrie, ON

Requisition Title

Building Superintendent II

Close Date

2 July 2026

Contract Type

Temporary - Full Time

Location

Barrie, ON CA (Primary)
CA

Job Description

6 months with possibility of extension

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for operational and preventative maintenance of Community Housing apartment buildings and scattered houses. Complete minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs in units and houses. Responsible to assist with energy management activities, equipment operation and optimization. Responsible for monthly life safety checks in apartment buildings and annual inspections of units. Responsible for planning, completion and data entry of PM’s.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Maintain the Preventative Maintenance Plan with direction from management for mechanical systems, structural elements, fixtures and grounds.

2. Troubleshoot, service, install and perform basic repairs on defined equipment including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and security systems within safety and assignment guidelines, reporting issues to senior or other Maintenance & Facilities team staff as per approved procedures.

3. Receive work order requests from customers and prioritize and complete service work orders in a timely and cost effective manner.

4. Travel to various County satellite facilities as required, performing facility and/or property maintenance at those sites as requested and reporting serious maintenance issues to management for resolution.

5. Perform all necessary duties related to building and maintenance projects as required.

6. Maintain inventory of supplies and storage of materials and complete requisitions as required.

7. Ensure all other maintenance needs are completed and maintenance log books are up-to-date and accurate.

8. Maintain records, utilize approved systems and follow preventative maintenance schedules as required.

9. Perform special projects, fill in for Superintendent I during vacation or absence, and other duties as required.

10. Preparing vacant rental units for incoming tenants.

11. Interior maintenance:

• Replace burnt out bulbs

• Changing of door hardware

• Minor painting

• Re-securement of fixtures

• Minor carpentry

• Flushing of boilers/hot water tanks

• Repair of window screens

• Minor plumbing repairs

• Minor HVAC Maintenance

• Replacement of ballasts, switches, receptacles, fan motors, fuses and smoke detectors and filters

• Preventive Maintenance of equipment

• Scheduling and completion of PM WO’s

• Coordination and assistance of contractors for PM WO’s

12. Exterior maintenance:

• Maintaining all on-site equipment

13. Perform all required fire and safety inspections as required.

14. Deal with tenant issues as they arise in conformance with the Corporation’s guidelines and policies, and with the Residential Tenancies Act.

15. Other duties as may be required, including redeployment in emergency situations.

16. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

17. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

• Acts with the Customer in Mind

• Ensures Accountability

• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes

• Collaborates

• Communicates with Impact

• Is Resilient

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Minimum grade 12 education. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.

• Good knowledge of janitorial methods.

• Solid understanding of Fire & Safety regulations.

• Well rounded “handyperson” skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical abilities.

• General knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, Life Safety, Electrical, and Plumbing.

• Building automation systems knowledge considered an asset.

• Excel, Word, SAP considered and asset.

• Sound oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to deal with physically demanding duties.

• Ability to deal with tenants in a tactful and respectful manner.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to de-escalate conflict.

• Valid G Class Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable motorized vehicle (car, truck, suv, or van) for work purposes.

• Available for after-hours emergency response to building(s)

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• Good working knowledge of WHMIS.

• Good working knowledge of maintenance & operation of power equipment (power tools, lawn mowers and trimmers, lawn tractor, snow blower).

• Working knowledge of elevator operation depending on building.

• Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector clearance.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience in janitorial and maintenance duties.

EFFORT

• Physical effort required for this position on a daily basis when carrying out duties.

• Mental effort required when operating power tools, doing electrical repairs, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Will be required to enter into tenants’ home environments.

• Exposure to all elements of weather, dust, dirt, noise, odour, chemicals, etc., while carrying out duties.

• May have to interact with tenants who are in emotional crisis.

• May be exposed to household pests, cigarette smoke and other undesirable conditions.

• May be exposed to stressful, unpleasant/emotional situations when tenants have conflicts.

• Flexibility is required for this role, Ability to work staggered and/or afternoon shifts

• Participation in an on-call rotation schedule to support after-hours operations (evenings, nights, and weekends) up to 3 weeks per quarter.

Salary Grade

$32.17 - $32.78

Union

OPSEU 328

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.