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Handyworker

Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Royal York Property Management is looking for a skilled and reliable Handyworker to attend residential rental properties, complete property-readiness assessments, perform general repairs, install lockboxes, take photos and videos, and identify additional work that may be required before a property is shown, leased, or ready for move-in.

Royal York Property Management manages residential rental properties and supports property owners, tenants, and internal teams through leasing, maintenance coordination, inspections, property access, move-in preparation, and ongoing property management operations.

This role is ideal for someone who is experienced, hands-on, professional, and able to work independently in the field. The right person should be comfortable completing repairs, documenting property condition, setting up access, and helping make rental properties ready for showings, inspections, lease finalization, or move-in.

How to Apply

Apply with your resume

If your background aligns, you’ll receive a link to a short pre-recorded video interview shortly after applying

What You’ll Do

Attend residential rental properties for property-readiness assessments, access checks, approved repair visits, inspections, and move-in preparation appointments Inspect the overall condition of the property and note recommended repairs or improvements Take clear photos and videos of the property, access points, lockboxes, repairs, and any concerns that need follow-up Install lockboxes and confirm access details Complete general repairs and light property-readiness work Create or recommend additional work orders for follow-up repairs or improvements Return to properties to complete approved work orders where required Provide clear updates, notes, photos, videos, and details of completed work Communicate professionally with property owners, tenants where applicable, vendors, and internal team members Identify when a licensed trade is required and escalate accordingly

General Work May Include

Drywall patching and minor wall repairs

Caulking and sealing Painting touch-ups Door, lock, hinge, handle, and cabinet repairs Basic plumbing-related repairs Fixture, shelf, mirror, blind, and hardware installation Minor flooring, trim, and baseboard repairs Rental turnover and property-readiness repairs Lockbox installation and access setup Property condition checks before showings, inspections, or move-in

Requirements

Previous experience as a skilled handyworker, maintenance technician, contractor, or similar role Strong knowledge of residential repairs, rental turnover work, and property-readiness standards Reliable transportation Necessary tools available in your vehicle while working Ladder available for use on job sites iPhone 13 or equivalent smartphone with a high-quality camera Comfortable taking clear photos and videos of properties, access details, repair concerns, and completed work Able to write clear notes and submit updates after each visit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Professional, reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented Able to communicate respectfully with property owners, tenants where applicable, vendors, and internal team members

Nice-to-Have

Experience completing rental turnover repairs

Experience preparing rental properties for photos, showings, inspections, or move-in Experience installing lockboxes and confirming property access details Experience working inside occupied or vacant residential rental properties Experience supporting property management, leasing, maintenance, or residential service operations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and comfortable working independently at residential rental properties.

They know how to inspect property condition, complete general repairs, install lockboxes, document concerns, and help make a rental property ready for showings, inspections, lease finalization, or move-in.

They are professional with property owners, tenants where applicable, vendors, and internal team members, and they understand the importance of clear photos, videos, notes, punctuality, and clean workmanship.

They can identify what they can safely complete themselves and when a licensed trade is required.

Field Requirements

Reliable transportation

Required tools available while working Ladder available for job sites Smartphone with a high-quality camera Ability to travel between residential rental properties Ability to submit clear updates, photos, videos, and notes after each visit

Important Note

This role does not require licensed trade work unless the candidate is properly licensed. Any major plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, structural, or permit-required work must be escalated to the appropriate licensed trade.

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About Royal York Property Management

Leasing Residential Real Estate
201-500 employees
Founded in 2010

Royal York Property Management is the premier property management and leasing company in Ontario, boasting an extensive portfolio of over 22,000 properties. What sets us apart is our unique offering of guaranteed rental income to landlords, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability. With a remarkable $10.1 billion in real estate assets under management, we stand as one of Canada's largest and most reputable property management firms. Additionally, our global presence is expanding and we now service 11 locations in Europe and over 40 locations in North America.

Our commitment to innovation drives our approach to property management. Leveraging our proprietary technology, we aim to disrupt the industry and enhance processes and systems. With over 20 strategically positioned offices across North America and Europe, we provide clients with local expertise and unwavering service delivery, as all departments operate 24/7.

At Royal York Property Management, we treat our clients' investment properties with utmost care, as if they were our own. Whether it's addressing maintenance concerns or conducting tenant showings, we consistently ask ourselves if we are meeting the standards we would set for our own properties. Our primary focus is to prioritize the needs of our clients and tenants, striving to achieve excellence every day.

Royal York Property Management goes above and beyond just rent collection. We are the only company in the industry that offers a genuine rental guarantee for our residential properties. Our confidence in our rigorous tenant placement process enables us to guarantee rent payment, cover legal expenses, and even replace tenants if they default on their rental payments during the agreed term.

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