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Maintenance Helper (Part-time)

@ CityofOttawa

Ottawa, Ontario

$22.84–$26.73/hrPart-time
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Overview

The City of Ottawa is hiring one or more part-time Maintenance Helpers to support the operation and upkeep of its roughly 900 facilities, including police, fire, libraries, child care, recreation and long-term care buildings. The role involves general cleaning and facility maintenance support across various locations, on days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours per week. The pay is $22.836 to $26.727 per hour (2024 rates), with the starting rate possibly set at 95% under the collective agreement.

Pay:

$22.84–$26.73 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain City facilities across assigned locations
  • Perform general facility cleaning and upkeep
  • Apply cleaning chemicals and disinfectants safely
  • Support safe work practices and facility operations

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of Grade 10
  • Up to one month of related experience
  • Good customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate with public and staff
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Level 2 police record check

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Employer posting date
2026-10-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week24
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, First Aid, CPR, AED
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationHigh school (required)

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CityofOttawa

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Full company description

The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors. Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities. La Ville d’Ottawa offre un large éventail de choix de carrières. Les membres du personnel de la Ville travaillent dans plus de 110 secteurs d’activité pour offrir un excellent service aux résidents, aux entreprises et aux visiteurs d’Ottawa. Que vous vouliez travailler dans les technologies de l’information, les loisirs, la comptabilité, le génie, le service à la clientèle, la gestion de projet, les corps de métier, les services d’urgence, les soins de santé ou ailleurs, vous trouverez ce que vous cherchez à la Ville. Consultez ottawa.ca/emplois pour voir toutes les possibilités d’emploi.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, Ontario K1P, CA
Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Non Profit
  • Association
  • Government
  • Public Relations
Other recorded names
  • CityofOttawa
  • City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa
Specialties
  • Muncipal Goverment
  • Ontario
  • City of Ottawa
  • Government
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Bilingual Opportunities
  • Unilingual Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • and National Capital Region
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The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors. Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit…

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1855
SpecialtiesMuncipal GovermentOntarioCity of OttawaGovernmentEmployment OpportunitiesBilingual OpportunitiesUnilingual OpportunitiesDiversity and Inclusionand National Capital Region
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Job description

Requisition ID: 23138

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Facility Operations Service

Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/Shift Sal & Wage

Salary Information: $22.836 - $26.727 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Location: Various locations

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 29/01/2027

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas.

You are responsible for performing duties associated with the operation and maintenance of all City facilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Up to one month of related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates are assets

KNOWLEDGE

  • General facility cleanliness and safe work practices
  • Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and safe application/procedures
  • Effective cleaning techniques
  • WHMIS
  • Customer Service principles
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to communicate effectively with the general public and staff
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Polite and punctual
  • Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position
  • Prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Presentable to the public

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
  • Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
  • You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

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