Maintenance Worker Contract

Ecuhome Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Ecuhome Corporation seeks a Contract Maintenance Worker for its portfolio of properties in the old City of Toronto. The role focuses on property upkeep, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs to ensure Ecuhome standards and compliance with housing and safety regulations.

The position is a six-month contract, full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. A reliable vehicle and a minimum of two years in multi-unit residential maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable vehicle.
• High school graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the maintenance of multi-unit residential settings.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in routine maintenance and semi-skilled repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Demonstrated verbal and written English communication skills.
• Working knowledge of housing/building safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to positively interact with a tenant population where mental health and addictions challenges are present.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, janitorial and mechanical repairs.
• Prepare rooms to Ecuhome standards prior to tenant occupancy.
• Keep up-to-date with safety, fire and building code requirements and all relevant legislation.
• Complete monthly fire and other inspections.
• Observe property conditions and report issues to the Property and Maintenance Coordinator.
• Participate with the maintenance team to identify preventative and ongoing maintenance needs.
• Ensure adherence to Fire and Building Codes, Health and Safety and related guidelines.
• Carry the after-hours emergency pager as scheduled and respond to emergencies.
• Know locations of power, water and gas turnoffs and fire extinguishers in Ecuhome properties.

Skills

Reliable transportation

English communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Contract Maintenance Worker has specific responsibility for the maintenance and physical condition of properties that make up the Ecuhome portfolio. The Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring that the physical conditions of Ecuhome properties are maintained to Ecuhome standards and in accordance with all municipal and provincial housing/building regulations. The Maintenance Worker is also responsible for providing maintenance service to tenants in a manner that promotes quality of life.

Property Maintenance:

Responsible for maintaining the quality of Ecuhome's housing including:

• Carrying out all required maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned including, performing basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, janitorial and mechanical repairs
• Clean-up and preparation of rooms to Ecuhome standards prior to tenant occupancy
• Keeping up-to-date with all safety, fire and building code requirements and all other relevant legislative requirements
• Completing monthly fire and other inspections
• Regularly observing condition of houses/buildings and reporting any issues of concern to the Property and Maintenance Coordinator
• Participating as part of the maintenance team in identifying preventative and on-going maintenance needs
• Ensuring that established standards and guidelines are properly adhered to, such as, Fire and Building Codes, Health and Safety etc.

Preventative Maintenance:

Responsible for preventative maintenance activities including:

• Working with tenants and Housing Support Workers to ensure Ecuhome houses and the surrounding properties are maintained in a manner that promotes the quality of life for tenants
• Making regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment

Emergency Maintenance:

• Responsible for carrying the after hours emergency pager as scheduled
• Assessing emergency situations, responding to calls as necessary and recommending action to be taken to the Coordinator
• Maintaining knowledge of the location of power, water and gas turnoffs and fire extinguishers in all Ecuhome properties

Health and Safety:

Comply with in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ecuhome’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable vehicle
• High school graduate
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the maintenance of multi-unit residential settings
• Minimum of 2 years experience in routine maintenance and semi-skilled repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills including verbal and written English communication skills
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and codes governing housing/building safety
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to positively interact with a tenant population where mental health and addictions challenges are present

This position is in the bargaining unit.

Job Type: Contract for six (6)months, Full Time, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: $43,378.40 (2026 rate)

Vehicle Allowance: $525.00 per month for time worked (A vehicle is required)

Location: Properties in the old City of Toronto

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Ecuhome is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities, promoting equal access to our programs, supports and services and identifying and removing any internal, systemic barriers to inclusion in all Ecuhome operations.Please advise human resources should you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.