Handyperson

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in general building repairs with mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft software.
• Ability to read CAD and blueprint drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building repairs including flooring, carpet/base repairs, drywall, painting, vinyl wallpaper repairs, and ceiling tile cutting, cleaning, and replacement.
• Handle door hardware, locks, and closure replacement, troubleshoot door issues, and manage workstation furniture lock replacement and key cutting.
• Install whiteboards, artwork, banners, and other wall-hung items, and perform workstation furniture surface adjustments and panel replacement/repairs.
• Assist with furniture rearranging and event set-ups, and supervise third-party vendors for building repairs.
• Process incoming courier packages for client pick-up and receive/deliver outgoing courier packages to the dock for processing.
• Provide backup support and assist with customer inquiries at the mail centre, including coverage for the Workplace Experience Coordinator.
• Perform other general facility duties as assigned by the Senior Facility Manager.

Skills

General repairs

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Communication skills

Customer service

CAD drawings

Blueprint reading

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What this job involves:

JLL is seeking a skilled Handyperson with shipping/receiving and mailroom customer service experience to join our facilities team at client sites in Markham and Toronto, ON. This versatile role combines hands-on building maintenance and repair work with backup support for our shipping/receiving and mailroom operations. You will work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our client facilities remain in excellent condition while providing exceptional service. This position is essential to maintaining the functionality and appearance of our client sites while supporting seamless daily operations. If you're mechanically inclined, customer-focused, and enjoy variety in your workday, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to JLL's commitment to operational excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform general building repairs including flooring, carpet/base repairs, drywall, painting, vinyl wallpaper repairs, and ceiling tile cutting, cleaning, and replacement


• Handle door hardware, locks, and closure replacement, troubleshoot door issues, and manage workstation furniture lock replacement and key cutting


• Install whiteboards, artwork, banners, and other wall-hung items, and perform workstation furniture surface adjustments and panel replacement/repairs


• Assist with furniture rearranging and event set-ups, and supervise third-party vendors for building repairs


• Process incoming courier packages for client pick-up and receive/deliver outgoing courier packages to the dock for processing


• Provide backup support and assist with customer inquiries at the mail centre, including coverage for the Workplace Experience Coordinator


• Perform other general facility duties as assigned by the Senior Facility Manager

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1+ years of experience in general building repairs with demonstrated mechanical aptitude


• Proficiency in operating hand and power tools safely and effectively


• Proficient in Microsoft Software, including Outlook


• Ability to read and interpret CAD and blueprint drawings


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service capabilities


• Ability to perform job requirements with minimal supervision and complete assigned duties per agreed deadlines or established schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Teknion furniture systems


• Previous experience in corporate or commercial facilities maintenance


• Familiarity with courier service operations and mailroom procedures


• Experience supervising or coordinating third-party vendors


• Background in hospitality or customer-facing facilities roles

Location:

• On-site (Markham and Toronto, ON – reliable transportation required for travel between locations)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs., perform lifting, bending, twisting, and operate a manual pallet jack.

Estimated compensation for this position:

54,978.00 – 68,000.00 CAD per year

Location:

• On-site –Markham, ON, Toronto, ON

Opening Type:

• New Role

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.