73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
Lead statement
General building maintenance workers perform tasks related to the general maintenance of buildings. They execute minor repair work, maintain equipment and installations and perform preventive inspection of systems relating to building mechanics. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers.
Main duties
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
- perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
- maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and make minor purchases as required
- respond to requests from residents for minor repairs
- perform daily inspections on the building systems
- provide general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers
- coordinate the preparation of housing units prior to the arrival of new residents
- ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment
- may advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent
- may process lease or rental applications, including completion of background and credit checks
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- May supervise other workers.
Employment requirements
- Secondary school education is usually required.
- Previous maintenance experience may be required.
- A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents.
Example job titles
airport maintenance worker · apartment building maintenance worker · apartment maintenance man/woman · building handyman/woman · building handyperson · building maintenance man/woman · building maintenance worker · building operator - maintenance · building services worker · factory maintenance man/woman · factory maintenance worker · plant maintenance worker · handyman/woman · handyperson · maintenance person - building · factory maintenance operator · building superintendent
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.55 | $25.00 | $38.46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $22.12 | $37.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $24.04 | $29.54 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $20.67 | $29.00 |
| Quebec | $17.00 | $25.00 | $36.25 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $24.00 | $39.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $23.19 | $32.69 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.00 | $24.21 | $33.00 |
| Alberta | $23.00 | $28.00 | $42.25 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $29.00 | $45.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.