Jr. Drain Technician

Boardwalk; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Edmonton is seeking an entry-level professional for a drain cleaning position. Responsibilities include ensuring customer safety and comfort, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining communication with the plumbing team. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of drain cleaning experience and a valid driver's license. This full-time role offers competitive wages and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to on-demand pay

Profit-sharing

Flexible group medical and dental

Fitness and Wellness reimbursement

Training and Development allowance

Group RRSP matching

Up to 20% rental discounts

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of English both verbal and written.
• Valid Driver’s license and driver’s abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, comfort and safety of Customers.
• Ensure daily communication with Plumbing team.
• Operate and drive steam truck.
• Operate high pressure/high heat hoses to clean building drain lines.
• Repair/replace drain piping as needed.

Skills

Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service

Ability to take responsibility for actions

Positive attitude

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to learn quickly

Physical stamina to lift heavy pipes

Education

Minimum 2 years drain cleaning experience

Tools

Computer tablets

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate over 34,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to on-demand pay – get your money as soon as you earned it through Dayforce Wallet
• Profit‑sharing
• Flexible group medical and dental
• Fitness and Wellness reimbursement
• Training and Development allowance
• Group RRSP matching
• Up to 20% rental discounts, and more!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, comfort and safety of our Customers
• Ensure daily communication with Plumbing team
• Operate and drive steam truck
• Operate high pressure/high heat hoses to clean building drain lines
• Operate drain cleaning augers
• Repair/replace drain piping as needed including the install of drain clean-outs
• Operate video inspection/locating equipment
• Clean and maintain all equipment and steam truck
• Complete all required administration for the position on a tablet

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Minimum 2 years drain cleaning experience required

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of English both verbal and written
• Valid Driver’s license and driver’s abstract required
• Familiarity with computer tablets is an asset

Non-Technical Requirements

• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to take responsibility for all actions and decisions and to follow through until a resolution is obtained
• Positive attitude
• Strong planning and organizational skills coupled with ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently (self‑managed) and with other Associates in a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and be flexible in nature
• Displays a high level of initiative and commitment to excellence
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, enthusiasm and assertiveness
• Have the physical stamina to lift heavy pipes weighing in excess of 25 kilograms
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and sometimes work in cramped positions

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. If applying for a location you do not currently reside in, please specify if you are planning to relocate and the approximate timeframe that you would be available to start work if an offer is presented.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.

Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Pre‑employment Physical Testing where applicable.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology