Job Description

Building Maintenance

The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is currently seeking two Full-Time Maintenance Operators to join our team! One position is a regular full time position, and the other is a contract position.

The Maintenance Operators will assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the approximately 312,000 square foot building which includes pools, gymnasiums, indoor running track and state-of-the-art facilities for high performance training and sports medicine. They will be required to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of building elements and equipment, both indoors and outdoors. Working under limited supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs minor carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical, painting, drywalling, technical cleaning, roofing, window washing, pothole filling, grass cutting, snow removal and weeding, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical work; Basic painting, drywall, and tiling; Loading dock activities for shipping and receiving, including use of forklift and electric pump truck; High cleaning (working from a height) and technical cleaning; Garbage compaction, cardboard compaction and recycling management; Promptly responds to building emergencies (e.g. fire evacuations, etc.); Performs maintenance to ensure the building provides a world-class experience for customers; Maintains outdoor property with lawn cutting, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, green roof maintenance, varnishing outdoor benches, repairing parking equipment, etc. Repairs and maintains sporting equipment; Conducts facility and equipment inspections and inventories; Assists Building Operators with mechanical operations which may include assisting with air handling unit filter changes, swimming pool backwashes, swimming pool disinfection, etc; Assists Building Operator with testing and maintaining all building fire and life safety systems; Assists contractors as required and performs other related work as assigned; and Ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, provincial regulations for swimming pool operations, and other legislative standards.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Must have completed secondary school; Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification is an asset; Must be comfortable working at heights on ladders and lifting devices; Strong English communication skills required (verbal, reading, and writing) Assets (but not required): Certified Pool Operator, Building Environmental Systems certificate(or equivalent), certified SCUBA diver.

What we need from you:

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant maintenance experience; Facility maintenance experience specific to an athletic complex is an asset (but not required); Experience in carpentry, minor electrical work, window washing, minor plumbing, landscape maintenance, and other maintenance work are all assets; Swimming skills and rock-climbing skills are assets (but not required).

Skills and Other

Very familiar with maintenance tools and power tools is essential; An ability to read and perform tasks outlined in technical manuals and publications; Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously with the public; Must be physically capable of performing required duties; Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing with staff, contractors, trades people, etc.; Basic proficiency with computer applications such as email, Windows, MS Word and MS Excel; Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; AutoCAD skills are an asset (but not required); Able to work 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am including weekends and holidays Able to work additional hours beyond regular schedule when necessary.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package. The position will start as soon as possible. Three professional references will be required, and the successful candidate(s) will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.

At the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. We Can Offer You:

A Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance, Disability coverage, and Travel Insurance Employer RRSP Contribution Complimentary Fitness Centre Membership Training and Development including Education Assistance Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Corporate Events Staff discounts on items such as mobility, clothing, events, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Assistant Manager, Building Operations by September 4 2025.

The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre is located at:
875 Morningside Avenue
Scarborough, ON M1C 0C7

OUR HISTORY

A legacy of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre is operated by a corporation co-owned by the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto. The world-class facility was the largest sport new-build for the Games and the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian amateur sport history. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre delivers extensive programming that serves recreational and community groups, university students, high performance athletes, as well as fitness centre clientele. The building's 312,000 square-feet includes two internationally sanctioned 10-lane 50-metre pools, a world-class dive pool and dry- land dive training facilities, a four-court gymnasium, a rock-climbing wall, an indoor running track, conditioning rooms, a high performance testing centre, studio spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre for members. The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is located at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and provides world-leading sport science and sport performance services.
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre opened to community users, University of Toronto faculty, staff and students, City of Toronto program users and high performance in September 2014. For more information visit www.torontopanamsportscentre.ca

The building earned LEED gold and has state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical equipment including a geothermal plant, green roofs and a large solar panel installation.

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. will provide, on request, accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all of our Recruitment Process.

We thank all applicants that apply, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00-$30.96 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Please confirm that you are able to work rotating shifts that are from 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.
Experience:

swimming pool maintenance: 1 year (required) building maintenance: 3 years (required) plumbing: 3 years (required) carpentry: 3 years (required) electrical: 3 years (required) landscaping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-04