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.

Salary: $41,113 - $51,415 per annum

What is this position responsible for?

Assist Building operators with basic maintenance tasks, e.g., Maintenance, work orders, service requests

Tool retrieval, equipment cleaning, organize shop

Perform minor maintenance tasks, e.g., 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 e.g., Tool retrieval

Assisting with any work where two persons required for safety purposes

Basic plumbing repairs & replacement, e.g.,



change a tap washer, isolate a water leak

Paint and clean equipment and premises e.g., paint/clean mechanical rm. floors, pumps, chillers, boilers

Pull cable from source to terminus, e.g., 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

Positive 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.

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.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Building Operator 1 (Ontario)
🏢 Art Gallery of Ontario
📍 Ontario