Handyworker Jobs in Durham, Ontario, Canada
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Durham, Ontario, Canada
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About the role
Construction, General Labour, Maintenance, Skilled Trades
Compensation: Competitive appointment-based and hourly compensation based on experience, skills, and assigned work.
Royal York Property Management is one of Canada’s leading property management companies, managing thousands of residential rental properties across Ontario. We are looking for dependable, skilled Handyworkers to join our growing network of maintenance professionals.
This role involves travelling to residential rental properties to complete a wide variety of maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation tasks. Every day is different, and you’ll work independently while using our mobile work app to manage appointments and update completed work.
What to Expect After Applying
If your resume aligns with the role, you will receive an email within 24 to 48 hours of applying with a link to complete a pre-recorded online interview.
The interview allows us to learn more about your maintenance experience, trade skills, tools, vehicle, availability, and comfort using our mobile work app before moving qualified candidates to the next stage of the hiring process.
What You’ll Do
Complete general residential maintenance and repair work
Perform property inspections and preventative maintenance Install and remove lockboxes Replace HVAC filters and complete routine maintenance tasks Repair doors, locks, faucets, toilets, light fixtures, blinds, shelving, hardware, smoke detectors, and other common residential fixtures Assemble and install household items when required Take clear photos and complete digital inspection reports Report maintenance concerns and recommend additional repairs when necessary Use our mobile work app to receive work orders, navigate using GPS, upload photos, and update job statuses Travel between appointments using your own vehicle
Mandatory Requirements
Minimum 2 years of paid handyman, property maintenance, construction, renovation, or related experience Ability to complete common residential maintenance tasks independently Must have your own reliable vehicle Must have your own tools and equipmentrequired for general maintenance work Must have your own suitable smartphone capable of using GPS, work apps, taking photos, and submitting job updates Basic English communication skills Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with GPS-confirmed appointments Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in residential property maintenance
Experience completing inspections and documenting repairs Broad knowledge of common household maintenance and repairs Ability to identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems
Why Join Royal York Property Management?
Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and assigned work
Ongoing maintenance opportunities Flexible work opportunities Mobile scheduling, navigation, work orders, and job updates Independent work across residential properties Opportunity to build a long-term working relationship with one of Canada’s leading property management companies
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About Royal York Property Management
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.