Maintenance Technician (Apartment Buildings) - Halifax

VIDA Living; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Unlimited vacation

Flexible schedule

Education allowance

Family vacation

Wellness programs

Life coaching

Professional development

Job summary

VIDA Living in Halifax seeks a Maintenance Technician for apartment buildings to service 215 units across 8 buildings, ensuring repairs and renovations meet high standards. You will collaborate with Building Ambassadors and the Support Centre while using VIDA’s tech platforms to stay aligned on priorities and spending.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, community, and ongoing professional development, with comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Broad skill set in building repair & maintenance across multifamily residential settings.
• Ability to organize and oversee several maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with technology platforms and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete unit turns (paint, drywall, flooring, counters, cabinetry, bathrooms).
• Work with vendors and community contractors as required.
• Complete day-to-day repair tasks and prioritize by urgency and impact.

Skills

Building repair

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Project management

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Apartment Buildings) - Halifax

Founded in 2018, VIDA is a vertically integrated, mission-driven B Corp that has owned and operated 3,300 affordable units across Canada. VIDA is the only private sector platform successfully preserving affordable housing at scale in Canada through its innovative resident-led operating model. At VIDA, "Building Ambassadors” and “Community Contractors” are residents that receive training, systems and support necessary to manage property operations and complete non-warranty repair work at their building. VIDA’s model drives down R&M, labour, vacancy and marketing costs, and drives up pride of ownership and customer satisfaction.

Our Dartmouth Team is growing and we're hiring for our Building Services Team (BST) . This role is responsible for ensuring our properties remain in top condition, both inside and out. You will work closely with other maintenance team members, our Building Ambassadors and our Support Centre team to ensure all repair and unit renovation work is completed to a high standard , with a focus on upholding our 4 pillars: Safety & Security , Cleanliness, Opportunity and Community .

The salary range for this role is $ 6 0 ,000 – $ 70 ,000 .

We take care of our people.

Group health benefits plan to keep you healthy and worry-free.

Unlimited vacation, and a monthly life day because downtime matters!

Flexible work —whatever allows you to be at your best and suits yourschedule.

Additional perks include allowances for continuing education, family vacation, wellness, fitness, home care and life coach sessions, and continuous professional development.

Our Commitments to You

Trust, Ownership & Growth

We hire smart, capable people - and we trust them. At VIDA, you’ll be empowered to take action , learn by doing, and grow faster than you thought possible.

Real Work , Real Impact

This isn’t just another job. Whether you're in the field or behind the scenes, your work creates safer, more affordable communities and helps people build better lives. You’ll see the impact of what you do up close and often.

Values That Actually Mean Something

At VIDA, culture isn’t something we talk about. It’s something we do. You’ll see it in how we show up, how we treat people, and how we get things done. We go direct. We move fast. We celebrate progress. And we always put people first. Our values shape every decision, every hire, and every conversation.

Feedback That Fuels You

Feedback isn’t a performance review checkbox. It’s part of how we grow, connect, and win as a team. You’ll be coached, supported, and challenged in ways that make you better every day.

The Role

You’ll work alongside another maintenance team member, 8-10 Building Ambassadors and a Team Captain, servicing approximately 215 apartment units across 8 buildings .

Here are the primary repair and maintenance responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician :

• Coordinate and complete unit turns (paint, drywall, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, bathroom fixtures etc.) in your region
• Work with external vendors & C ommunity C ontractors as required
• Complete day-to-day repair and maintenance work based on requests submitted by residents , prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact , using our tech platforms
• Complete common area upgrades
• Routine inspection of building e nvelope and systems to identify and address issues before they become a big problem
• Communicate with your team and customers to understand issues , provide updates, and ensure projects are executed on time and with high degree of customer satisfaction
• Work within the budget for your team
• Approve invoices for completed work
• Review and approve work from vendors
• Work with the Support Centre to stay aligned on maintenance priorities and spending
• Recruit, train , and support Community Contractors (VIDA residents who complete small‑scale maintenance tasks in their own community, building skills while keeping rent affordable).
• Teach Building Ambassadors the key technical aspects of their buildings (water shut-offs, electrical rooms, etc.) so they can support both residents and contractors effectively.

What you need to succeed in this role:

• Broad skill set and several years of experience relating to building repair & maintenance in a multifamily residential setting, including flooring, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills
• Ability to organize and oversee several maintenance and repair projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with tech platforms and apps and/or ability to learn quickly
• Highly responsive on email, group chats, texts
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service
• A valid driver's license & reliable transportation

Curious about what it’s really like to work with VIDA? Here’s how you can find out more:

Reach out to us! We encourage you to reach out to any of our team members on LinkedIn to hear their first‑hand experience working on the team – Seriously, we want to hear from you!