Handyworker

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

Job summary

Royal York Property Management is seeking dependable Handyworkers to support maintenance across residential rental properties in Whitby, Ontario. You will travel to sites, perform general maintenance and repairs, and manage tasks via our mobile work app.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years in related maintenance, own tools and a vehicle, basic English, and comfort using GPS-based scheduling. This contract role offers on-call opportunities and steady work.

Qualifications

• 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 equipment required 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

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

Dependable

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

Your own tools

Your own vehicle

Smartphone with GPS

Job description

Construction, General Labour, Maintenance, Skilled Trades

Type On-Call · Contract

Location(s) Whitby, 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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