ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 255W
Facilities Mechanic
A Facilities Mechanic:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Reliable buildings depend on practical maintenance across many connected systems.
Facilities mechanics inspect, maintain and troubleshoot building envelopes, roofing, heating, ventilation, appliances, low-voltage electrical, plumbing, fire-safety and grounds systems.
6,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$50,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
commercial buildingsschools and campuseshospitals and care facilitiesapartments and hotelsmunicipal facilities
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Facilities Mechanic ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway