The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Social and Property Services department is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician completes repairs and preventative maintenance
at assigned sites while maintaining a safe working and housing environment.
Typical duties will include, but not be limited to: general maintenance and repair in carpentry, plumbing, specific
grounds maintenance and snow removal, and building systems, including structures, interiors and equipment. The
Maintenance Technician will oversee the operation and servicing of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing,
security and will identify electrical issues. Responsibilities also include the completion of daily logs, the ability to
maintain accurate and concise records, implement scheduled testing and exercise independent judgment as necessary.
When requested or as needed, provide assistance to contractors and emergency personnel, report social concerns and
incidents to appropriate staff.
This position will normally work 35 regular hours per week and may require occasional after hours emergency callouts.

What We Offer

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work!

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the confidentiality of tenant information and other
• Interact with tenants and the public as necessary in performing duties and providing customer
• Applies approved operating policies, procedures and legislation and supplements the judgment and initiative of the Operations Supervisor.
• Uses initiative and judgment to solve problems at County owned municipal and housing
• Performs carpentry repairs to interior/exterior-including doors, windows, screens, kitchen cabinets, countertops, molding and baseboards, replace caulking and weather stripping, repairs to floor and tub tiles, interior/exterior walls, porches, steps, drywall repairs and replacements.
• Plumbing repairs including replacement of sinks, toilets, vanities, showerheads, faucets, general repairs to these items including the unclogging of drains and toilets, flushing water Performs general plumbing maintenance such as repair of leaks in drains and faucets, replacing drain hoses or washers. Plumbing work may consist of hot work and soldering of pipes.
• Identify and investigate electrical concerns and request an electrical contractor to complete the work, if required.
• Service appliances, which includes troubleshooting concerns with building washers and dryers, refrigerators and stoves, air conditioning units.
• Maintain keys and key log
• Assess, prioritize and implement a routine to ensure a timely completion of
• Maintain main entrance doors and closet doors through all Housing
• Monitors fire alarm systems and equipment, troubleshoots problems with life safety equipment and ensures repairs are conducted in a timely manner.
• Oversees the operations and servicing of the HVAC systems, equipment, and accessible lift. Make adjustments to the building automation systems. Perform furnace trouble shooting.
• Ensures maintenance of grounds by completing repairs to fences and snow removal from County buildings and Housing Corporation buildings, as required.
• Authorization to purchase supplies and equipment within pre-determined limits at local outlets for repairs and maintenance of apartment buildings and family units and County buildings. Authorization to procure local trades as required in the absence of direct supervisor or in emergency situations.
• Acquire and have knowledge of all County buildings in case of emergencies, ie gas shut-offs, water supply, main electrical disconnects, sprinkler systems, etc.
• Assist with the development of the scope of work for move-out unit
• Replace displaced security cameras, report
• Provide daily administration of all life safety systems including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and generator equipment for compliance with the Fire Code.
• Liaison with contractors to explain building specific conditions relative to the work being In the absence of direct supervisor, monitors progress of operational and capital work and reports issues.
• Acts as first contact and liaison with fire department, ambulance and police during emergencies, as outlined under the Fire Safety Plan. Reports tenant and health and safety issues to Supervisor. Call 911 when
• Responds to queries from housing tenants, building contacts, other County staff and building tenants with occupancies in County owned buildings.
• Operate and maintain an inventory of required
• Ensure proper use of protective equipment and
• Maintains log books on ice and snow days, work locations for covid tracing, preventative maintenance
• The position may require the incumbent to be available for after-hours emergency calls including weekends and statutory holidays, but it is not a mandatory condition.
• Must be highly motivated, working well alone and with
• Provide guidance and direction to summer students and new employees on work
• Coverage of other areas due to staff

Qualifications and Education

• Grade 12 secondary school diploma
• Four years’ experience working in a multi-unit residential environment or a trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC
• Competent in the use of hand and powers tools, testing and diagnostic equipment
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• General knowledge of provincial codes and regulations, including building and Fire Codes, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, TSSA regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including awareness of social issues, and the ability to deal tactfully and resourcefully with tenants.

Competitive Compensation

• $31.92 to $37.35 per hour, as per the 2026 non-union pay grid
• Comprehensive benefit package
• OMERS pension plan
• Paid time off work

Please forward your letter of application and resume to humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca

Submission Guidelines:

• We would love to have you join our team! To apply for this position, please ensure that:
• Email subject is “Maintenance Technician”
• The cover letter is a maximum of one page
• Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
• The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.