Maintenance Technician - Residential

Equiton Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

Equiton Living in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support Maison Riverain, a newly completed 294-suite rental community in Vanier. The role involves hands-on repairs, preventative maintenance, and responding to resident needs to keep suites and shared spaces safe and welcoming.

You will manage daily operations, coordinate with external contractors, and participate in after-hours on-call when required, with strong emphasis on reliability and a practical hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in facility, commercial, or multi-family housing.
• Ability to perform appliance repair, painting, plastering, and light plumbing/electrical work.
• Own maintenance tools and a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day repairs, including appliance repairs, painting, plastering, and minor plumbing and electrical work
• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests
• Prepare vacant suites for new residents, including repairs, touch-ups, turnovers, and pre-delivery inspections
• Conduct property, suite, grounds, and mechanical-system inspections; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective action
• Perform preventative maintenance and monitor building systems, including boiler, pump, sprinkler, and mechanical rooms
• Maintain common areas, waste facilities, grounds, entrances, and walkways, including seasonal landscaping and snow removal
• Coordinate external contractors and maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, and replacement parts
• Ensure compliance with life-safety, fire, and building standards
• Participate in the evening and weekend on-call rotation, as required

Skills

Maintenance experience

Multi-family housing

Troubleshooting

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support Maison Riverain, Equiton’s newly completed 294-suite purpose-built rental community in Ottawa’s Vanier neighbourhood. Overlooking the Rideau River, this modern property features contemporary suites, coworking and social spaces, fitness and yoga facilities, EV charging stations, and extensive resident amenity areas. You’ll play a key hands-on role in daily building operations, completing repairs and preventative maintenance, responding to resident needs, and ensuring suites, building systems, and shared spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming. This role offers long-term stability, autonomy in managing your work, and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of a growing residential community.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day repairs, including appliance repairs, painting, plastering, and minor plumbing and electrical work


• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests


• Prepare vacant suites for new residents, including repairs, touch-ups, turnovers, and pre-delivery inspections


• Conduct property, suite, grounds, and mechanical-system inspections; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective action


• Perform preventative maintenance and monitor building systems, including boiler, pump, sprinkler, and mechanical rooms


• Maintain common areas, waste facilities, grounds, entrances, and walkways, including seasonal landscaping and snow removal


• Coordinate external contractors and maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, and replacement parts


• Ensure compliance with life-safety, fire, and building standards


• Participate in the evening and weekend on-call rotation, as required

What You Bring

• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a practical hands-on / do-it-yourself mindset


• Proven experience in facility, commercial, or multi-family residential maintenance


• Ability to complete appliance repair, painting, plastering, and light plumbing and electrical work


• Ownership of and proficiency with your own maintenance tools required to perform the role effectively


• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept environment


• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills when working with residents and vendors


• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and prioritize maintenance requests efficiently


• Comfort with basic technology (email, text, MS Office; Yardi experience is an asset)


• Valid driver’s license


• Flexibility to respond to after-hours or emergency maintenance calls, as required


• Credit and Criminal background check required

About Us We’re a privately-owned, full-service property management company offering quality, well-maintained apartments across Ontario and Alberta. We focus on creating homes people love, while fostering a workplace that values initiative, integrity, and professional growth.

Why Equiton?

Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and innovation. We empower our team to take initiative, think independently, and grow personally and professionally. To learn more about our core values, click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.

Artificial Intelligence

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support activities such as resume screening, interview scheduling, note-taking, and candidate evaluation. AI-assisted tools are used to help improve efficiency and consistency; however, all hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our hiring team. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and human-centered recruitment process. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress


• Dental care


• On-site parking


• Paid time off


• RRSP match


• Vision care

Work Location: In person