general maintenance technician (after hours 5pm - 1am)

Akelius Residential Property AB; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% RRSP match

Annual fitness benefit

Internal industry-specific education and training

Social events throughout the year

Company summit every second year

Job summary

Akelius Residential Property AB is seeking a General Maintenance Technician for multi-family communities in Toronto. This role requires after-hours availability, handling both minor and major property repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and appliance work. The Technician should have at least three years of experience in maintenance and be adept with hand and power tools. The position offers an annual salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, along with competitive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance repair.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Familiar with building systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plumbing, electrical, and appliance emergencies.
• Complete daily repair and upkeep tasks of the properties.
• Prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs.

Skills

Building and mechanical maintenance repair

Using hand and power tools

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

General Maintenance Technician (After Hours)

We are seeking a General Maintenance Technician for a portfolio of multi-family communities. This is a new position with shift hours from 5:00pm - 1:00am.

Reporting to an experienced property manager, the General Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all minor and major repairs of property equipment, including preventative and scheduled maintenance, and responding to emergency requests.

The Technician will be a dependable individual with solid experience in all aspects of the apartment maintenance function, including basic plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and apartment turnover work. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to any plumbing, electrical, and appliance emergencies within the Toronto portfolio
• Evaluate the need for third‑party contractors when needed
• Complete daily repair and upkeep tasks of the properties as assigned
• Respond to and complete residential maintenance requests
• Prepare vacant apartments through turn‑over repairs and improvements
• Cleaning and maintenance of grounds, including common areas
• Remove snow near property entrances, sidewalks, and parking areas
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills
• Be available to work on an on‑call basis (including holidays, weekends, and late nights)
• Other duties and portfolios as assigned

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance repair, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Familiar with building systems
• Able to work after hours
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ownership of responsibilities, able to anticipate and address issues in emergency situations
• Great communication skills
• Able to interact with tenants, people focused, positive and stay professional

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $55,000 to $70,000
• Competitive benefits
• 4% RRSP match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry‑specific education and training
• Social events throughout the year
• Company summit every second year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. All applications are reviewed by our team.