General & Light Maintenance

Perform routine repair work on doors, locks, window screens, blinds, and interior furnishings.
Complete minor plumbing repairs, including unclogging drains, replacing faucet washers, and fixing leaky toilets.
Perform minor electrical fixes, such as replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, fuse replacements, and changing lightbulbs across campus.
Inspect dorm rooms, common areas, and exterior structures regularly for needed repairs or safety hazards.
Cleaning & Turnover Support

Assist housekeeping with deep cleaning during student move-in/move-out periods, seasonal breaks, and turnovers.
Clean and sanitize shared spaces, common bathrooms, laundry rooms, and recreational areas as needed.
Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling management across dorm facilities.

Surface Care & Painting

Prep, patch, dry-wall repair, and paint student rooms, corridors, and exterior surfaces.
Repair minor sheetrock damage and touch up high-traffic zones regularly.

Vehicle & Fleet Upkeep

Perform basic routine vehicle maintenance on student shuttle vans and maintenance utility vehicles (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, replacing wipers, washing, and coordinating major servicing).
Transport tools, equipment, or supplies between residential buildings as needed.

Boarding & Student Housing Operations

Turnover Readiness: Rapidly inspect, repair, and prepare rooms for arriving students prior to the start of each academic term.
Emergency Response: Participate in an on-call rotation for facility emergencies (e.g., pipe bursts, lockouts, heating/cooling issues).
Grounds & Exterior: Assist with basic groundskeeping around dorm entrances, including litter pickup, minor landscaping, and seasonal snow/ice clearing on walkways.
Safety & Compliance: Test and maintain fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and exit signage in accordance with safety regulations.
Key & Lock Management: Assist with re-keying doors, managing electronic access badges, and resolving student lockout requests.

Key Qualifications

Experience: experience in general maintenance, handyman work, residential building repair, or custodial services.
Skills: Functional knowledge of light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and basic mechanical care.
License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for operating shuttle and maintenance vehicles).
Clearances: Must pass a comprehensive background check and child safety screening required for working in a student/minor residential environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in varied weather conditions.
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly demeanor, strong communication skills, and comfort working around students and dormitory staff.

Ontario Hockey Academy

Maintenance & Facility Repair Assistant