National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 73201: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
General building maintenance workers perform tasks related to the general maintenance of buildings. Below are the main duties, all 16 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 73201?
NOC 73201 is the code for general building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include apartment building maintenance worker, building operator - maintenance and building superintendent. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $25.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 73201
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $25.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 73201
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 job titles
- apartment building maintenance worker
- building operator - maintenance
- building superintendent
All 16 job titles in the NOC index
airport maintenance worker, apartment building maintenance worker, apartment maintenance man/woman, building handyman/woman, building handyperson, building maintenance worker, building operator - maintenance, building services worker, building superintendent, facility maintenance operator, factory maintenance man/woman, factory maintenance worker, handyman/woman, handyperson, maintenance person - building, plant maintenance worker.
Main duties of NOC 73201
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
- May process lease or rental applications, including completion of background and credit checks
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- May supervise other workers.
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.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 73201 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 73201 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 73201 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.55 | $25.00 | $38.46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $22.12 | $37.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $24.00 | $29.91 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $24.04 | $29.54 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $20.67 | $29.00 |
| Quebec | $17.00 | $25.00 | $36.25 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $24.00 | $39.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $23.19 | $32.69 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.00 | $24.21 | $33.00 |
| Alberta | $23.00 | $28.00 | $42.25 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $29.00 | $45.00 |
| Yukon | $23.12 | $33.98 | $41.38 |
| Northwest Territories | $21.88 | $36.93 | $47.72 |
| Nunavut | $19.20 | $35.23 | $50.83 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 73201 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 73201 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a apartment building maintenance worker?
NOC 73201, General building maintenance workers and building superintendents, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 73201?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 73201 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 73201 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 73201 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $25.00 an hour, with most wages between $16.55 and $38.46. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 73201 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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