Facilities Maintenance Lead Hand

Position Summary:

Number of Vacancies: 1
Wage: $33.14/hour (plus benefits and RRSP plan)
Hours of Work: 35 (days, evenings, and weekend shifts)
Job Category: Art, Culture, Recreation, and Sport
Type of Work: Full-Time
Employment Terms: Permanent

About Shaw Festival:

As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us. As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender fluid. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.

We acknowledge and honour the land upon which we gather as the historic and traditional territory of First Nations peoples. In particular we recognize and thank the Neutral Nation, the Mississauga and the Haudenosaunee for their stewardship of these lands over millennia.

Job Description:

The Shaw Festival is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Lead Hand. Reporting to the Head of Maintenance the successful applicant will possess five years demonstrated experience and proficiency with all aspects of building maintenance including but not limited to the building envelope, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. Demonstrated experience with a variety of hand and power tools.
This position will perform routine inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance throughout the facilities, respond to Maintenance Work Requests, answer and address emergency calls as needed, physical set–up of workshop and public event spaces, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure patron safety and enjoyment.
Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory experience who possess computer literacy and demonstrated relevant background in all aspects of building maintenance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, patience and respect in the workplace is a must.
Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team. Must be able to exercise physical effort in lifting heavy items and equipment (up to 50lbs) and perform maintenance routines under a variety of conditions.

Requirements:

• Five years of demonstrated experience and proficiency with all aspects of building maintenance (building envelope, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting)

• Demonstrated experience with a variety of hand and power tools

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Computer literacy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility, adaptability, patience, and respect in the workplace

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability

• Ability to lift heavy items and equipment (up to 50 lbs) and perform maintenance under varied conditions

Duties:

• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance throughout facilities

• Respond to Maintenance Work Requests

• Answer and address emergency calls as needed

• Set up workshop and public event spaces

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure patron safety and enjoyment

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume via email only to: dlg@shawfest.com
Closing Date: September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

AI is not being used in the hiring process.