Job Description

Job Posting Details

Job Title:  Maintenance Handyperson
Posting Start Date:  2/27/26

Job Requisition Number: 67
Number of Positions: 2
Job Type: Union
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Community Services
Hourly Rate: $34.86 per hour
Job Status and Duration: Temporary (T), 6 months 
Hours of Work: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours
Location: Williams Parkway Operations Centre
Closing Date: 06/05/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Reporting to the Foreperson/Supervisor, Operations, perform maintenance work to indoor and outdoor assets as assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

  • Perform general maintenance, minor repairs, and installations, in a large number of trades including: Painter, Arborist, Roofing, Drywall Application, Woodworking
  • Perform general maintenance with respect to indoor and outdoor assets involving basic carpentry/cabinet assembly, brick and interlock repairs, concrete forming and concrete work, asphalt pathway repairs, graffiti removal, playground asset repairs, etc.
  • Estimates, calculates and uses construction layout techniques
  • Install minor millwork and joinery steel and wood framing, interior and exterior finishing, etc.
  • Install doors, windows, hardware components, flooring, suspended ceilings, etc.
  • Build counters, cupboards, sheds, concrete formwork, etc.
  • Assemble and install pre-fabricated cabinetry. Maintain and repair of existing cabinetry
  • Other basic carpentry functions as assigned such as cabinet assembly
  • Monitor maintenance or renovation work performed by outside contractors when required
  • Act as a resource to support and assist with various departmental and Corporate special events
  • Complete work order requests that involve related trades, including indoor and outdoor asset related work
  • Assist with renovation work on indoor and outdoor asset projects
  • Review and assess problematic area on indoor and outdoor assets and provide recommendations to correct deficiencies
  • Perform installation of safety related equipment as required

SELECTION CRITERIA

Required Licence Certification:

  • Valid non-probationary MTO Class G drivers licence, D class licence with Z endorsement is preferred

Education:

  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Required Experience:

  • Over four (4) years up to an including eight (8) years experience in general handyperson maintenance.

Other Skills and Assets: 

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

**This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies. 

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

 Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 06/05/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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