Maintenance Technician - Temporary

Westbow Group; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prokey Living, a division of Westbow Group, seeks a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to perform specialized trades including plumbing, electrical, boilers, or mechanical systems. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate with maintenance teams, contractors, and head office. This temporary contract will last about 6–9 months.

Hourly pay ranges from $25.00 to $29.00, with opportunity for professional collaboration, safe work practices, and thorough maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Understanding of plumbing and boilers is an asset.
• Grade 12 diploma required; trade training or certification is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Strong work ethic with attention to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working in varied weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex troubleshooting and diagnostics for building maintenance issues.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance for residential properties.
• Conduct regular unit and property inspections.
• Perform light carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and general repairs.
• Assist with building mechanical system checks and servicing.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors on-site.
• Ensure proper tenant notification and access coordination.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and reports.
• Support unit turnovers, inspections, and move coordination.
• Participate in after-hours or weekend emergency response as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Manager, and Head Office teams.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical

Boilers

Mechanical systems

Preventative maintenance

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Trade training or certification

Job description

Prokey Living, a division of Westbow Group offers professional, dedicated, and efficient property management services. Based in Chilliwack, BC with locations throughout Western Canada, we manage dozens of residential and commercial properties. Our residents, and the owners of the communities we manage, count on us to treat the communities we manage like our own. We are a company that prides ourselves on living up to our core values:

• We are creative and innovative
• We have fun
• We act with integrity

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong technical depth in one or more specialized trades (plumbing, electrical, flooring, boilers, or mechanical systems). This role is critical to ensuring high-quality repairs, preventative maintenance, and an exceptional tenant experience.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate closely with other Maintenance Technicians, property management, contractors, and head office teams. Strong troubleshooting ability and technical decision-making are essential for success in this role.

This is a temporary contract position expected to last approximately 6-9 months.

Hourly Pay Range:$25.00- $29.00.

What you’re great at

• Repairs are completed right the first time, with zero callbacks due to workmanship
• Preventative maintenance is executed proactively and on schedule
• Tenants receive professional, clear, and respectful communication
• Maintenance issues are diagnosed efficiently and resolved cost-effectively
• Properties are well-maintained, safe, and visually appealing
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and external vendors

What you’ll be doing

• Perform complex troubleshooting and diagnostics for building maintenance issues.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance for residential properties.
• Conduct regular unit and property inspections.
• Perform light carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and general repairs.
• Assist with building mechanical system checks and servicing.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors on-site.
• Ensure proper tenant notification and access coordination.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and reports.
• Support unit turnovers, inspections, and move coordination.
• Participate in after-hours or weekend emergency response as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Manager, and Head Office teams.

What we’re looking for

• Understanding of plumbing and boilers is an asset.
• Grade 12 diploma required; trade training or certification is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Strong work ethic with attention to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working in varied weather and site conditions.

At Westbow our vision is to create a world where every person has the skills and opportunities to reach their greatest potential. We value our employees; we are creative and innovative, and we strive to build lasting value in all that we do. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, growth and development opportunities, investment matching and new home discounts.

Westbow Group of Companies Ltd. may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of our recruitment process by reviewing, organizing, and summarizing information you provide in your resume and application; this may include helping to assess job-related qualifications (e.g., relevant experience, education, skills, and responses). AI tools are used to assist in the recruitment process; all final hiring decisions are made by our team. Questions or concerns can be directed to [e-mail] .