Building Serviceperson I - Carpenter

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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Job Requisition ID: 2026-02005
Time Type: Full time
Employee Group: Union
Job Category: Plant Operations - Building
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Facilities - Building Maintenance II
Hiring Range: $41.55
Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is August 27, 2026 at 11:59PM.
A G License / Driver's Abstract Certification is required.
A Red Seal Certification is required.

Primary Purpose
The Building Serviceperson 1 performs general repair, maintenance, renovation and alterations of University buildings, furnishings and structures, contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.
Key Accountabilities
​Operations
Performs assigned work within assigned facilities, including but not limited to:
Constructs, renovates, repairs and makes alterations to structures made of wood, concrete and other materials in University buildings, furnishings and structures
Installation and maintenance of drywall and framed steel stud partition walls, interior partitions, suspended acoustic ceilings, doors and door frames, building envelope components including flat and peaked roofing systems, glazing and caulking, foundations, blockwork, and forming.
Installation and maintenance of interior finishes including vinyl flooring, baseboards, ceramic tiles, carpet, counter tops, mounting of finishes (white boards, chalk boards, paper towel dispensers, etc.), washroom partitions, etc.
Layout, hanging and maintenance of all types of doors and windows, including servicing and maintaining both standard doors and windows as well as curtain wall systems.
Furniture fabrication, maintenance and repair.
Layout and installation of concrete formwork.
Fabrication and lamination of specialized counters and work top surfaces; handling, cutting, installing and servicing glass products and associated hardware; fabricating, installing, and servicing specialty products; coordination of work assignments, and elements of design for special projects as required

Requirements

• Minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• Licensed General Carpenter with Certificates of Qualification and Certificates of Apprenticeship in the Province of Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years recent experience as a licensed carpenter, experienced in industrial, commercial and / or institutional building construction, renovation, maintenance and repair.
• Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated and in-depth understanding of all related tools, shop equipment, repair and joinery techniques involved in building envelope, interior and furniture maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings, make accurate material takeoffs and estimates, and write summary reports of condition assessment surveys when necessary.
• Possesses a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's license or equivalent.
• Working/ field knowledge covers theory, field experience, reading and working from design prints, and be fully conversant in the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience within major institutional sector(s), such as education, post-secondary education, medical/ hospital or related construction industry, may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned work within assigned facilities, including but not limited to:
• Constructs, renovates, repairs and makes alterations to structures made of wood, concrete and other materials in University buildings, furnishings and structures
• Installation and maintenance of drywall and framed steel stud partition walls, interior partitions, suspended acoustic ceilings, doors and door frames, building envelope components including flat and peaked roofing systems, glazing and caulking, foundations, blockwork, and forming.
• Installation and maintenance of interior finishes including vinyl flooring, baseboards, ceramic tiles, carpet, counter tops, mounting of finishes (white boards, chalk boards, paper towel dispensers, etc.), washroom partitions, etc.
• Layout, hanging and maintenance of all types of doors and windows, including servicing and maintaining both standard doors and windows as well as curtain wall systems.
• Furniture fabrication, maintenance and repair.
• Layout and installation of concrete formwork.
• Fabrication and lamination of specialized counters and work top surfaces; handling, cutting, installing and servicing glass products and associated hardware; fabricating, installing, and servicing specialty products; coordination of work assignments, and elements of design for special projects as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED