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Junior Maintenance Technician (Building Operator)

@ Ainsworth

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is hiring a full-time junior building operator for the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. The role covers daily building system checks, minor maintenance and repairs, and support for special events and service calls, including on-call work outside regular hours. The posting states competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and an on-site arrangement.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily verification of building systems and facilities
  • Minor building maintenance and repairs
  • Respond to service calls, including outside regular hours
  • Support special events and moving furniture

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma
  • HVAC or general building maintenance course an asset
  • Experience in general building maintenance
  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in all seasons

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalPaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2024-04-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness

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Ainsworth

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Full company description

Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379

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Reported office locations
  • 131 Bermondsey Road, Toronto, Ontario M4A1X4, CA
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Business categories
  • Service Industry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Commercial
Other recorded names
  • Ainsworth Inc
Specialties
  • Technical trade services
  • Energy Conservation & Demand Management
  • IT infrastructure solutions
  • Emergency Technical Service
  • HVAC Sales and Service and more
  • Services techniques spécialisés
  • Économies d'énergie et gestion de la demande
  • Service technique d'urgence
  • Vente et service de CVCA
  • and Solutions d'infrastructure informatique
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Reported total investment
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Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379

FieldValue
IndustryFacilities Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesTechnical trade servicesEnergy Conservation & Demand ManagementIT infrastructure solutionsEmergency Technical ServiceHVAC Sales and Service and moreServices techniques spécialisésÉconomies d'énergie et gestion de la demandeService technique d'urgenceVente et service de CVCAand Solutions d'infrastructure informatique
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Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today!

Position Summary:

Ainsworth is looking for a building operator who will be assigned to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum, Ottawa. The candidate will participate in the many interview activities to ensure a visitor experience and to ensure the continuity of real estate operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily verification of systems and facilities serving the building
  • Perform various tasks related to building maintenance (replace light bulbs, minor repairs to doors & windows, locksmithing, minor domestic plumbing and electricity repairs, etc.)
  • Perform all necessary minor repairs requested as well as all other manual tasks.
  • Visual inspections and tours of the exterior of the building
  • Make minor interventions at the level of electromechanical systems (i.e. replace filters, take readings from various meters, etc.);
  • Respond to calls for services.
  • Attend the preparation of special events
  • Assist in the interventions of specialized subcontractors if requested by his immediate superior.
  • Support for moving and repairing furniture
  • Complete preventive and corrective work orders as requested by the Customer.
  • Be available to answer service calls outside of regular working hours.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  • Provides support and backup for other administrative duties as requested

Qualifications

  • Possess a high school diploma.
  • completed HVAC course an asset
  • Have completed a course in general building maintenance (an asset);
  • Experience in general building maintenance.
  • Be able to express themselves in French and English.
  • Experience working with clients, contractors and responding to diverse demands.
  • Have the physical ability to move heavy objects.
  • Have the ability to work outdoors in hot (summer) and cold (winter) conditions;
  • Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding customer service skills

Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)?

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference!

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