Handyworker

Royal York Property Management, inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal York Property Management, inc. is seeking dependable Handyworkers to perform a wide range of on-site maintenance tasks at residential properties in Hamilton, Ontario.

The role involves independent work, using our mobile app to manage appointments and update completed tasks, and requires travel between appointments in your own vehicle. You will complete maintenance, inspections, HVAC filter changes, and installations, while documenting work with photos and digital reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of paid handyman, property maintenance, construction, renovation, or related experience
• Ability to complete common residential maintenance tasks independently
• Must have own reliable vehicle
• Must have own tools and equipment for general maintenance
• Must have own suitable smartphone with GPS, and ability to submit updates
• Basic English communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and GPS‑confirmed appointments
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Handyman

Property maintenance

Construction

Renovation

English communication

Tools

Own tools and equipment

Own vehicle

Smartphone with GPS/app

Job description

Construction, General Labour, Maintenance, Skilled Trades

Type On-Call · Contract

Location(s) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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

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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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