Maintenance Repairperson

City-of-Stratfor; Stratford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stratford is seeking a Maintenance Repairperson to perform maintenance and repair duties within the Social Services / Public Housing portfolio in Stratford, Ontario. The role involves on-site work to maintain and repair housing buildings and respond to tenant requests.

Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating routine and emergency repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety. A 1-year trade diploma and a valid G license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year college diploma in a skilled trade or related field.
• Experience: 3–6 months in a similar maintenance role preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence (Class G) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to Housing portfolio buildings.
• Coordinate routine, annual and emergency repairs and maintenance.
• Respond to tenant maintenance requests per procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair work

Locksmithing

Inspections

Education

1-year skilled trades diploma

Tools

Locksmith tools

Job description

Department/Division: Social Services / Public Housing

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Housing, the Maintenance Repairperson performs a wide range of maintenance and repair duties within the Housing portfolio buildings.

Work Performed:

Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to all buildings within the housing portfolio.

Provides operational support through scheduling and coordinating routine, annual and emergency repairs and maintenance.

Responds to or reports tenant inquires or maintenance requests in accordance with established procedures.

Conducts move out, unit and building inspections.

Handles cleaning materials, supplies and tools.

Re-keys units and performs locksmith duties; keeps keys organized.

Reports defective conditions or indications of trouble to the appropriate housing staff member.

Assists in maintaining a safe work environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Community College Diploma (1 year) in Skilled Trades/Renovation Techniques/Construction/Carpentry.

Minimum 3-6 months related professional experience.

Valid Driver's Licence (Class G).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Building and related Codes, Housing Services Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.

Ability to obtain a Criminal Reference Check.

Applications will be received until October 30th at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].