Handyman - Casual

Career Opportunities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Toronto is seeking a Handyman to maintain and improve our community spaces. The role involves painting, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks within a safe, resident-focused environment.

You will help keep hallways and common areas clean, manage floors, and support grounds maintenance. Strong English communication and 1–2 years’ experience are required; a Vulnerable Sector Check is also required.

Qualifications

• Certification and experience in building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures.
• Experience in property maintenance and basic plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong English communications, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Vulnerable Sector Check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance tasks including painting, plumbing, carpentry and electrical work within scope.
• Clean and maintain floors, hallways and common areas.
• Empty garbage and recycling and manage waste.
• Maintain exterior grounds and snow removal as needed.
• Complete forms and write reports for follow-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building repairs

Painting

Floor care

Plumbing

HVAC basics

Customer service

English

Job description

Description

Rate of Pay: $24.04 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Handyman is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Handyman your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing (e.g. replacing faucets, unblocking toilets), woodworking (e.g. replacing moulding, installing doors, replacing doorframes) and electrical work (tasks that do not require an electrician’s license, e.g. changing light bulbs).
• Cleaning, scrubbing, striping and waxing floors in the hallways, stairways, common areas, etc., as instructed, in order to maintain the premises in good condition.
• Emptying out garbage and recycling receptacles at regular intervals in order to prevent waste from accumulating, and ensures recycling materials are stored properly.
• Maintaining building exterior, grounds and parking lots.
• Removing snow on sidewalks and doors and applies salt to ensure resident, visitor and team member safety.
• Mowing and watering grass, tending to flower gardens and applies fertilizer as needed, to ensure the orderly appearance of the grounds.
• Completing the appropriate forms and documents; writing required reports based on available information in order to ensure the necessary follow-up.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Certification, training, and work experience, including competencies, in: building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language.
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligenceto screen and assess applicants for this position

Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.