Handyworker

Royal York Property Management, inc.; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal York Property Management is seeking dependable Handyworkers to join our maintenance network, travelling to residential rental properties in Ajax, Ontario. The role involves completing maintenance, inspections, and installations, using a mobile app to manage appointments and report progress.

You must have at least 2 years of experience, own vehicle and tools, own smartphone, and capable of working independently with basic English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of paid handyman or property maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform residential maintenance tasks independently.
• Own reliable vehicle and tools/equipment.
• Own smartphone with GPS and data plan.
• Basic English communication.
• Punctual and GPS-confirmed appointment readiness.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete general residential maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform property inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Install and remove lockboxes.
• Replace HVAC filters and routine maintenance.
• Repair doors, locks, faucets, lights and fixtures.
• Assemble and install household items as needed.
• Take photos and complete digital inspection reports.
• Report concerns and suggest repairs.
• Use mobile app to receive work orders and update statuses.
• Travel between properties using own vehicle.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Basic English communication

Independent work

Customer service orientation

Tools

GPS navigation

Smartphone

Mobile work app

Vehicle ownership

Job description

Construction, General Labour, Maintenance, Skilled Trades

Type On-Call · Contract

Location(s) Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Compensation CAD $80,000 - CAD $90,000 Annually

Compensation: Competitive appointment-based and hourly compensation based on experience, skills, and assigned work.

Royal York Property Management is one of Canada’s leading property management companies, managing thousands of residential rental properties across Ontario. We are looking for dependable, skilled Handyworkers to join our growing network of maintenance professionals.

This role involves travelling to residential rental properties to complete a wide variety of maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation tasks. Every day is different, and you’ll work independently while using our mobile work app to manage appointments and update completed work.

What to Expect After Applying

If your resume aligns with the role, you will receive an email within 24 to 48 hours of applying with a link to complete a pre-recorded online interview.

The interview allows us to learn more about your maintenance experience, trade skills, tools, vehicle, availability, and comfort using our mobile work app before moving qualified candidates to the next stage of the hiring process.

What You’ll Do

• Complete general residential maintenance and repair work
• Perform property inspections and preventative maintenance
• Install and remove lockboxes
• Replace HVAC filters and complete routine maintenance tasks
• Repair doors, locks, faucets, toilets, light fixtures, blinds, shelving, hardware, smoke detectors, and other common residential fixtures
• Assemble and install household items when required
• Take clear photos and complete digital inspection reports
• Report maintenance concerns and recommend additional repairs when necessary
• Use our mobile work app to receive work orders, navigate using GPS, upload photos, and update job statuses
• Travel between appointments using your own vehicle

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of paid handyman, property maintenance, construction, renovation, or related experience
• Ability to complete common residential maintenance tasks independently
• Must have your own reliable vehicle
• Must have your own tools and equipmentrequired for general maintenance work
• Must have your own suitable smartphone capable of using GPS, work apps, taking photos, and submitting job updates
• Basic English communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with GPS-confirmed appointments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in residential property maintenance
• Experience completing inspections and documenting repairs
• Broad knowledge of common household maintenance and repairs
• Ability to identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems

Why Join Royal York Property Management?

• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and assigned work
• Ongoing maintenance opportunities
• Flexible work opportunities
• Mobile scheduling, navigation, work orders, and job updates
• Opportunity to build a long-term working relationship with one of Canada’s leading property management companies

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