Facilities Technician

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Facilities or Designate, the Facilities Technician maintains safety, good order and appropriate service level standards of cleanliness and appearance at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). Adhering to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Facilities Technician ensures routine cleaning and basic maintenance duties are completed, contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean, and comfortable campus environment through service excellence.

The Facilities Technician is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Building Maintenance 50%

Maintaining outer premises by mowing lawns;

Performing maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks, etc.) and transporting required materials;

Escalating any custodial, maintenance and/or safety issues to the Facilities Supervisor;

Ensuring timely opening of facilities in the morning (unlocking doors, disabling alarms, turning on lights);

Ensuring secure facilities after hours (locking doors, closing windows, setting alarms);

Providing evening and occasional daytime/weekend access to facilities;

 Ability to travel to and perform duties at both the Ohsweken and Brantford campuses;

Other related duties, as required

Sanitation 25%

Performing cleaning and sanitizing duties at campus locations, including general office areas, classrooms, washrooms, floors, windows, doors, fixtures, and entrances;

Ensuring cleaning and custodial work duties are completed daily in accordance with completion deadlines, taking into consideration traffic flow and special events;

Ensuring all areas are made and remain tidy, including entrance ways;

Monitoring and informing the Facilities Supervisor of adequate levels of custodial supplies;

Ensuring cleaning equipment is ready for use and in good repair

Appropriately using chemicals, materials, powered and non-powered equipment and tools and required personal protective equipment in accordance with WHMIS regulations;

 Vacuuming, sweeping, washing, dusting, and spot-cleaning all areas and surfaces;

Ensuring daily removal of refuse and recycling

Disposing of occasional bio-hazardous waste in a compliant manner;

Maintaining outer premises by watering plants, cleaning entrances (if you’d prefer, this can also be partly maintenance);

Complying with the SNP campus procedural manual;

Other related duties, as required.

Vendor and Renter Coordination & Compliance 15%

Verify vendor or renter access against approved work orders, booking schedules, or access lists.

Monitoring vendor activity to ensure adherence to designated areas and campus protocols.

Redirecting unauthorized individuals and providing clear instructions regarding access boundaries.

Reporting repeated non-compliance or security concerns to the Facilities Supervisor or Security.

Documenting incidents and notifying appropriate personnel.

Other related duties, as required.

General Administration 10%

Record completed tasks, deferred tasks, time spent, materials used, and any notes requiring follow‑up.

Reassign or reprioritize tasks based on daily building needs and document rationale.

Provide the Facilities Supervisor with brief summaries of daily issues, supply needs, and upcoming task priorities.

Other related duties, as required

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of high school. High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Over 1 years and including 3 years of experience in commercial cleaning including major institutional sectors, such as education, post-secondary education, medical/hospital or service industry; and

WHMIS training and experience using hazardous workplace materials, including chemical cleaning products, and powered/ non-powered equipment and tools, including floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, and floor scrubbers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, contributing to a respectful and culturally supportive work environment.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic. 

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community. 

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE: Existing Vacancy

POSITION CLOSING DATE: May 25, 2026

JOB TYPE: Full-time Permanent

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday; 2:30pm-10:00pm

WORK MODEL: Onsite

PAY BAND: 2; Core range $40,540.79–$47,500.00. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.

BENEFITS:

Company registered pension plan

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid sick and personal time