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Handyman

Vancouver, BC
$22 - $24/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Competitive salaries
Top-tier medical
Dental

About the role

Description

About FirstService Residential:
FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Overview:

The Handyman is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the building's common areas, facilities, and exterior spaces. This hands-on role involves routine maintenance, minor repairs, inspections, and responding to seasonal and situational needs to ensure a well-kept environment for all residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain cleanliness of all common areas, including hallways, courtyards, and building exteriors through sweeping, leaf removal, and garbage pickup.

  • Skim the lagoon and clear intake systems to ensure proper water flow and cleanliness.

  • Pressure wash exterior areas such as sidewalks, ramps, entrances, and lagoon walkways.

  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance of door hardware, light fixtures, and mechanical/electrical rooms.

  • Assist with minor repairs such as drywall patching, touch-up painting, and spot carpet cleaning.

  • Ensure garbage and recycling areas are organized and clean, especially during peak holiday periods.

  • Remove animal droppings from the property and maintain clean, hygienic outdoor spaces.

  • Periodically sweep parkade areas to control dust and debris buildup.

  • Monitor and clean air vents and filters to maintain proper airflow and hygiene.

  • Conduct seasonal tasks such as watering plants and emergency snow removal/de-icing.

  • Inspect paving stones and exterior surfaces to ensure safe and level walking conditions.

  • Use ladders safely to clean interior/exterior lobby windows and access hard-to-reach areas when necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in building maintenance, janitorial, or caretaker roles preferred.

  • Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

  • Capable of lifting up to [insert weight] and climbing ladders up to 10 feet.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and safety systems is an asset.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to clean and monitor the property including stairs, hallways, parkade, interior, and exterior of building; lots of walking.

  • Ability to physically pull and manage garbage bins

  • Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.)

Shifts Available:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

  • 11am to 7pm

What We Offer:

As a part-time associate, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation:
$22 - $24 per hour

Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, highlighting your qualifications and the reasons why you think you would be a good fit for our company.
Please ensure your resume has a valid number and email address you can be reached at.

FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment-related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team.

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About FirstService Residential

Real Estate
10,000+

FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance every property's value and every resident's life.

Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community’s specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial and FirstService Energy deliver additional levels of support.

Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change in the communities in their trusted care.

FirstService Residential is also a Great Place to Work two years in a row and was recently awarded Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ 2024.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.