Building Operator 1
Description
Requisition Id: 2026-47Job Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: 35 hours per week
Minimum Salary: $41113
Maximum Salary: $51415
Target Start Date: 05/25/2026
Building Operator 1
Regular Full-Time
(35 hours per week, Wednesday through Sunday)
ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.
AGO Values:
- Respect: We foster belonging and appreciate each other.
- Openness: We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of together.
- Accountability: We own our actions and outcomes.
We are currently seeking a Building Operator 1 to join our Plant Operations team. Under the direction of the Manager, Plant Operations the incumbent will perform basic mechanical & electrical maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, painting, cleaning, cable pulls, and lamp replacement. They also will assist Plant staff & contractors as required.
The salary range for this position is $41,113 - $51,415 per annum
What is this position responsible for?
- Assist Building operators with basic maintenance tasks, i.e.:
- Maintenance, work orders, service requests
- Tool retrieval, equipment cleaning, organize shop
- Perform minor maintenance tasks ie;
- Replace lamps & air filters
- Organize and re-stock inventories
- Escort, assist and monitor contractors
- Pick up orders from shipping dock
- Assist Electrician with basic electrical tasks, i.e.:
- Tool retrieval
- Assisting with any work where two persons required for safety purposes
- Basic plumbing repairs & replacement, i.e.:
- change a tap washer
- isolate a water leak
- Paint and clean equipment and premises, i.e.:
- paint/clean mechanical rm. floors, pumps, chillers, boilers
- Pull cable from source to terminus, i.e.:
- data cable from comm. closet to office
- Perform other duties as assigned and ensures a safe working environment while performing and completing tasks as assigned
What are we looking for?
- Highschool Diploma
- Basic re-lamping / lighting knowledge & aptitude
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work with basic hand tools
- WHMIS Training
- Vertical Platform Lift Certificate
- Fall Arrest Training Certificate
- Building Environmental Systems Operator (BES) Certificate an asset
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Good service delivery skills
- Ability to follow instruction, ask questions and learn on the job
What are the benefits of working at the AGO?
- Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
- Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
- Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:
At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. If you prefer to submit an application in person, please leave it at the Shipping Dock (next to the Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul Street), addressed to the People Division. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI features to support efficiency and consistency, but all hiring decisions are made by our managers and HR team.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.