Maintenance Assistant (Full-Time)
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Refugee Hiring Event – CBRE GWS Local /
On-site
This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
- Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
- You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
- Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or a valid work permit).
- 18 years of age or older.
Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
As a CBRE Maintenance Assistant/General Maintainer, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do
- Performs light duties: sweeping, general cleaning, painting/patching, garbage removal, snow removal, etc.
- Completes basic preventive/demand maintenance tasks; input histories if required
- Completes general maintenance of door/window hardware
- Re-lamps as required
- Maintains signage
- Complete filter changes
- Inspects/repairs interior/exterior elements i.e., walls, sidewalks, etc.
- Maintains/repairs concrete precast/cement
- Inspects roof for debris; reports damage
- Repairs drywall/tiles (floor and wall)
- Assists trade as required with light maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment
- Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
- Responds to basic tenant requests and emergencies
- Respond to environmental/comfort complaints if required
- Monitors work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
- Participates in reviewing of operating standards, policies/procedures as required
- Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable codes
- Maintain a clean work environment
What you’ll need
- Previous handyperson experience – 1 year
- You should have excellent customer service skills in ensuring client requests are responded to professionally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written);
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
$47,000 - $55,000 a year
Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Life Insurance, and more.
Recruitment Process:
This position involves a two-step interview process. The first interview will take place with the recruiter on the day of the event. Candidates who are successful will then be invited to a second interview directly with the hiring manager, scheduled after the event.
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
