INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Facilities Mechanic claim-verification table
Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026. Numerical, regulatory and time-sensitive information is qualified and linked to its authority.
| Type | Claim | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Facilities Mechanic is listed under Ontario trade code 255W. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | A Facilities Mechanic: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | Inspects fire safety equipment; Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots heating and ventilation systems; Inspects and performs routine maintenance on domestic appliances, laundry systems and air conditioning systems; Inspects and performs routine maintenance on low voltage electrical and plumbing systems; Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots the building envelope and roofing; Performs grounds maintenance. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | 6,000 total hours: 5,520 workplace and 480 in school. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Facilities Mechanic has a certifying examination. Completing the apprenticeship leads to a Certificate of Apprenticeship; passing the examination supports an Ontario Certificate of Qualification. The trade is non-compulsory in Ontario. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Wages | Ontario hourly rates of $17.60, $25.00 and $39.00 convert to $35,200, $50,000 and $78,000 at 2,000 paid hours. | Open source ↗ | Verified calculation |
Wage calculations are broad employee estimates, not guarantees or business-income forecasts. Training delivery, fees, job opportunities and employer requirements can change.
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
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