Job Brief

This position is responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of buildings and grounds for Social Housing units. The City is the designated Service Manager for Social Housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton.

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Union

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date

24/07/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

N/A

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Facility Maintenance Operator - Housing.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!

About Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH):KLH Housing Corporation provides good quality, safe, accessible, sustainable and affordable housing for a diverse population of low income households in need in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton, including people with special needs. In cooperation with other organizations, we create communities that foster good health and well-being by advocating for our tenants to receive the services they require. In doing so, we recognize and respect the diversity of our communities and the people we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Operator, Housing

Wage: $33.44 - $36.17 hourly (2026)

Reports To: Manager, Building and Properties (Housing)

Department: Human Services

Location: Lindsay

Hours: Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, possible weekends.

Other: Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

Responsible for daily maintenance and janitorial cleaning of Housing buildings and grounds; Pick up litter, vacuum, wash, strip and wax floors, wash walls, clean appliances and building fixtures; Perform and log preventative maintenance program as required i.e. Change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipment; Troubleshoot and perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, glazing, screening, lock repairs, change lights, painting, floor repairs, etc.; Perform inspections of fire safety systems as required by the Ontario Fire Code; Maintain waste disposal rooms, recycling facilities, and carry out compacted garbage bags for curb side pick-up; Cut and trim lawns, prepare and plant flower and shrub beds, clean debris from lawns; Clear snow from sidewalks, walkways, and plough parking lots including shovelling snow by hand and using a walk behind snow blower; Salt and sand sidewalks, walkways and parking lots; Perform minor repairs, and clean vacant apartments and houses including lifting and carrying heavy furniture up or down flights of stairs and loading and unloading trucks by hand; Provide written reports and complete work orders; Report hazards and building deficiencies to Supervisor; Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis when required, and carry a pager or cell phone; Ability to work varied shifts as required; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Secondary School diploma

Minimum 2 years of related experience in building operations, cleaning and grounds maintenance Ability to understand and interact sensitively, respectfully, and non-judgementally with people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of needs and issues. This includes people experiencing poverty, mental illness, trauma, addictions, behavioural issues, cognitive impairment, disabilities, and interpersonal issues Previous experience driving ¾ ton pick-up and ploughing parking lots Certified Playground Inspector designation an asset, but not essential Knowledge of safe work practices, PPE, and WHIMS Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions and work in a team environment Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools and gasoline or electric motorized equipment Demonstrated ability to operate custodial equipment including power floor scrubbers, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums etc.

Demonstrated ability to operate small tractors with power take-off attachments

Effective oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management Basic computer skills including email Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have the use of a vehicle for travel from site to site during working hours as required Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Human Services. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.