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73201.00 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Apartment building maintenance worker
  • Building operator - maintenance
  • Building superintendent
  • Handyperson
  • Maintenance person - building
  • Plant maintenance worker

Core competencies

  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to diagnose and fix a wide range of building systems issues, such as minor electrical and plumbing and perform moderately complex repairs
  • Preventative Maintenance to address issues, such as leaks, loose wiring or worn belts, early in order to prevent major failures that may lead to expensive emergency repairs
  • Gross Body Coordination to coordinate body movements effectively while performing tasks such as climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects and operating machinery for maintenance work
  • Dynamic Strength to handle heavy tools and equipment, move objects safely, perform repairs effectively and conduct preventive maintenance tasks with stamina
  • Attention to Detail to assess and inspect building systems, equipment and facilities like HVAC, plumbing and electrical to identify maintenance needs
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand basic repair techniques, simple structural maintenance tasks and the safe use of basic tools for minor building upkeep

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (65312)
  • Other repairers and servicers (73209)
  • Residential and commercial installers and servicers (73200)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

73 – General trades

Sub-major group

732 – Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers

Minor group

7320 – Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers

Unit group

73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

Occupational profile

73201.00 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

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