Renovation Specialist / Maintenance Associate

Bwalk; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Renovation Specialist / Maintenance Associate to ensure a high-quality living experience for residents. This role involves handling maintenance requests, performing emergency repairs, and maintaining common areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong renovation skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to work independently. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers competitive wages, profit-sharing, and benefits like flexible medical coverage and training opportunities. If you are passionate about fixing things and making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible medical and dental coverage

Fitness reimbursement

Training and development

Group RRSP matching

Rental discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and renovations required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Address maintenance requests within 72 hours.
• Perform on-call emergency maintenance as scheduled.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections.

Skills

Renovation skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Drywall repair skills

Flooring repair and installation skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Education

2 years of renovation experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Renovation Specialist / Maintenance Associate

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses with a wide range of shapes, sizes, and amenities. We operate 33,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

We recognize our Associates as our most valuable asset and offer competitive wages, profit-sharing, and benefits like flexible medical and dental coverage, fitness reimbursement, training and development, group RRSP matching, rental discounts, and more.

Do you have experience in building maintenance and renovations? We are looking for a talented candidate to handle maintenance requests and emergencies to ensure our Residents' peace of mind. If you're passionate about fixing things, skilled with your hands, and mechanically adept, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Address maintenance requests within 72 hours
• Perform on-call emergency maintenance as scheduled
• Maintain, renovate, and touch up vacant suites per quality standards
• Perform general maintenance in common areas and buildings
• Coordinate inspections of turnover suites with the Customer Care Team
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and report findings
• Ensure contractors complete work according to quality standards
• Participate in training and continuous learning
• Assist with snow removal as needed
• Complete administrative tasks using a tablet
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• At least 2 years of renovation experience

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with technology
• Skills in painting, sanding, priming, and finishing surfaces
• Plumbing skills: repair and installation of toilets, sinks, faucets, valves, and clearing blocked lines
• Electrical skills: replacing fixtures, switches, and outlets
• Drywall repair skills
• Flooring repair and installation skills

Nice to Have:

• Additional skills in framing, tiling, drywall, flooring, and plumbing
• Basic knowledge of hydronic heating systems and furnaces
• Experience repairing, replacing, and installing doors, windows, and cabinets
• Skills in lock repair, replacement, rekeying, and mastering
• Appliance repair and installation skills

Non-Technical Requirements:

• Possession of most tools listed during the interview
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Physical ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, lift for up to eight hours
• Ability to maneuver up to 90 kg with proper equipment
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Ability to resolve issues correctly on the first attempt
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable vehicle and clean driving record
• Valid driver’s license

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for consideration will be contacted. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background checks, reference checks, and physical testing as applicable.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects all experiences, perspectives, and identities regardless of age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Our goal is to foster environments that are equitable and inclusive, enriching our community and enhancing our collective understanding and engagement.