Maintenance Technician / Handyman

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and minor, non-certified repairs (including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting), and assess when work should be referred to licensed professionals
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely, respectful, and professional manner
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, fixtures, lighting, flooring, and appliances
• Complete minor drywall repairs, painting, and general touch-ups
• Assist with basic HVAC maintenance (e.g., filter changes and belt replacements)
• Support suite turnover (including repairs, painting, and minor fixes)
• Conduct basic property inspections and report larger issues to management
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-kept common areas, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Perform seasonal duties such as snow removal and salting at entrances, exits, and walkways, along with light groundskeeping and daily garbage pickup around the building.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized manner
• Assist with furniture moves, waste removal, and general operational support as required
• Provide staff education to avoid repeated and/or similar issues or repairs

Work Locations

• Provide maintenance support across four (4) retirement community locations within HRM
• Travel between sites as required based on operational needs

On-Call Expectations