Job Description

Our employer partner, (a real estate and facility management firm), is currently looking to add an experienced (General Maintainer) to their team!

Location: Toronto, Ottawa - ON, Vancouver- BC

Full Time: The role requires flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts as needed.

Job Overview:

As a General Maintainer, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, building systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs light duties: sweeping, general cleaning, painting/patching, garbage removal, snow removal, etc.
• Completes basic preventive/demand maintenance tasks; input histories if required
• Completes general maintenance of door/window hardware
• Re-lamps as required
• Maintains signage
• Complete filter changes
• Inspects/repairs interior/exterior elements i.e., walls, sidewalks, etc.
• Maintains/repairs concrete precast/cement
• Inspects roof for debris; reports damage
• Repairs drywall/tiles (floor and wall)
• Assists trade as required with light maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment
• Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Responds to basic tenant requests and emergencies
• Respond to environmental/comfort complaints if required
• Monitors work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
• Participates in reviewing of operating standards, policies/procedures as required
• Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable codes
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous handyperson, maintenance, skilled trade experience 1-2 years
• Customer service skills to ensure client requests are responded to professionally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written);
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Due to ongoing demand, our employer partner is continuously hiring for this position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement

Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.

As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including:

• Review of compensation disclosures
• Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements
• Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable)
• Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes
• Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings

Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.