apartment building maintenance worker

Skyline Living; Brantford; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

RRSP (RRSP)

Job summary

Skyline Living in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated maintenance/housekeeper to care for apartment complexes on site. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, safety checks, and assisting with tenant showings.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience and an on-site work setup with a valid driver’s license. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma (1–2 years), strong communication, dependability, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in cleaning/maintenance
• College diploma or certificate 1–2 years
• On-site work at physical location; no remote option

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove debris
• Empty trash cans and waste containers
• Wash windows and interior walls and ceilings
• Perform minor repairs and contact tradespeople for major repairs
• Advertise vacancies and show properties to prospective tenants
• Move heavy furniture and equipment
• Conduct safety and security checks
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Skills

Dependability

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Advertise vacancy
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Perform safety and security checks
• Show apartments and offices to prospective tenants
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Paint and wallpaper

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Power tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program