Maintenance Technician - Temporary Contract

Westbow Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbow Group, through Prokey Living, seeks a highly skilled Maintenance Technician for a temporary 6–9 month contract. The role focuses on diagnosing complex building issues, preventative maintenance, and ensuring tenant satisfaction on-site.

You will perform routine inspections, light carpentry, and coordinate with contractors to maintain safe, well-kept properties. A Grade 12 diploma is required, with trade training an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Trade training or certification is an asset.
• Plumbing and boilers knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and work independently.

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

Prioritize tasks

Time management

Independent work

Quality & safety

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Trade training/certification asset

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Temporary Contract

Job Category: Skilled Labour and Trades

Requisition Number: PROPE001540

• Posted : July 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Who we are

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-effective
• 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.