General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
Occupation · NOC 2021 73201 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 73201
- TEER
- 3
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 383
- Median wage, Canada
- C$25.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 4,312
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About this occupation
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. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Example job titles
- apartment building maintenance worker
- building operator - maintenance
- building superintendent
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
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.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2024 | 177 |
| 2025 | 177 |
| 2026 | 29 |
- JIM PATTISON ENTERPRISES LTD.11
- Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) Inc. 199110
- Restaurant McDonald's8
- montel plastics ltd.6
- Del's Pastry Limited4
- Howard Szalavetz Properties Inc.3
- Law Cranberry Resort Limited3
- Spirit Ridge Owner Association3
- 9289089 Canada Inc3
- Lake Louise Inn3
- Crest Hotel LP3
- Trans-Action Investissement3
- Baie Ste Anne Seafoods (2014) Inc.3
- 9159-9191Quebec Inc.2
- 5043932 ONTARIO INC.2
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$16.55 | C$25.00 | C$38.46 |
| Alberta | C$23.00 | C$28.00 | C$42.25 |
| British Columbia | C$21.00 | C$29.00 | C$45.00 |
| Manitoba | C$16.00 | C$23.19 | C$32.69 |
| New Brunswick | C$16.00 | C$20.67 | C$29.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$16.00 | C$22.12 | C$37.00 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$24.04 | C$29.54 |
| Ontario | C$17.60 | C$24.00 | C$39.00 |
| Quebec | C$17.00 | C$25.00 | C$36.25 |
| Saskatchewan | C$16.00 | C$24.21 | C$33.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 4,312
- Vacancies advertised
- 5,339
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$24.00
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