Date Posted: 06/24/2025 Req ID:43792 Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough Department: UTSC:FM:Maintenance Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Description: The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey. This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities . General Description: Under direction, the Maintenance Technician performs minor repairs and maintenance duties on a regular basis and some caretaking duties in a number of buildings of the University. Typical Duties: The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work. a) Performs maintenance duties to ensure the building, fixtures and equipment are maintained to standard and are in good working order such as repairing/replacing and adjusting equipment, fixtures, furniture and appliances, minor carpentry/woodwork, hardware replacement and repair; light replacement; switch and receptacle face plate replacement/installation; tightening screws; hanging pictures, signs and banners; key cutting; rod/ bracket installations and repair; change locks; replace screens, windows, tap washers; unplug toilets and bathroom/kitchen fixture adjustments; visually inspecting drains; following basic floor plans; vacuuming water; locating water problems: moving heavy items and completing room set ups. b) General maintenance of lights, equipment, and building fixtures (general building maintenance such as springs, appliances, closures, washers, seals, flooring/ceiling tile repair/replacement, caulking, basic wall repair, minor residential painting). c) Responsible for maintaining internal signage. d) Inspects, maintains and repairs all Ving card hardware; troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment as required. e) Maintains all accessibility operators in good working order. f) Performs visual inspection of building, equipment, fixtures and appliances performing maintenance or reporting as needed. g) Clears entranceways to buildings and residences of snow and ice, lays salt. h) Performs preventative maintenance. i) Checks fire and safety equipment : reporting items requiring specialized repair. j) Observes, corrects and/or reports any health and safety concerns (e.g. broken, defective or missing fire/safety equipment). k) Follows established protocol during fire alarms including checking alarm panel, communication with Fire Department, making announcements to building occupants and resetting fire pull stations/fire panel/elevator based on established rules and/or instruction; replaces smoke detector and security alarm batteries on a regular schedule. l) Reports on damaged and defective equipment; advises supervisor on repairs required and follows up to ensure repairs are completed;(e.g. building heater; pu