Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers

How to become a general building maintenance worker or building superintendent

Official title: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

Also called: Building handyperson, Building handyman/woman, Building superintendent, Building services worker, Plant maintenance worker, Airport maintenance worker, Factory maintenance worker, Building maintenance worker, Facility maintenance operator, Factory maintenance man/woman, Maintenance person - building, Apartment maintenance man/woman

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.

Main tasks

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

How to become one

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.

See the full NOC 2021 profile

Pay · Outlook

Median pay: $48,750 a year The middle half earn $39,293 to $60,450.
About 76,400 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 91,400 are projected by 2033. (+19.6%)
Projected labour market to 2033: balance.

Questions people ask

How do I become a general building maintenance worker or building superintendent?

How much does a general building maintenance worker or building superintendent earn in Canada?

Median full-time pay is $48,750 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $39,293 to $60,450.

Is a general building maintenance worker or building superintendent a growing career in Canada?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 20% by 2033, from about 76,400 to about 91,400 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).

Do you need a degree to become a general building maintenance worker or building superintendent?

Usually not. Only 10% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Sources

Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03