Housing Maintainer Technician.
- Yellowknife, NT
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
$49 / hour
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 28, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Perform routine and emergency maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across housing units, with a focus on plumbing, boilers, furnaces, heating systems, and mechanical systems. Complete general building repairs, preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and CMMS work orders while providing respectful service to community members.
Job details
Position Summary Reporting to the Housing Maintenance Foreman, the Housing Maintenance Technician provides hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services across YKDFN housing units. This role focuses on plumbing, boilers, heating systems, and mechanical maintenance, while also supporting general building repairs and preventative maintenance. Key Responsibilities Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plumbing, boilers, furnaces, and heating systems Complete general carpentry and building repairs Carry out minor electrical and appliance maintenance Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections Complete work orders and maintenance records using the CMMS Provide respectful, professional service to community members Qualifications Journeyman certification in a related trade or equivalent experience Minimum three (3) years of residential maintenance experience Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence Ability to work on-call and respond to emergencies Experience working with a First Nation organization considered an asset Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check required What We Offer Starting wage of $48.93 per hour, Northern Travel Allowance, comprehensive group insurance and pension benefits, and a supportive, culturally respectful work environment.
What you’ll do
Perform routine and emergency maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across housing units, with a focus on plumbing, boilers, furnaces, heating systems, and mechanical systems. Complete general building repairs, preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and CMMS work orders while providing respectful service to community members.
Requirements
Requires journeyman certification in a related trade or equivalent experience, at least three years of residential maintenance experience, and a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Candidates must be able to work on-call and respond to emergencies; a criminal record and vulnerable sector check are required, and experience with a First Nation organization is an asset.
Benefits
- Northern Travel Allowance
- Group Insurance
- Pension Benefits
Listed skills
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Plumbing
- Boiler Maintenance
- Furnace Maintenance
- Heating Systems
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Residential Maintenance
- Carpentry
- Building Repairs
- Minor Electrical Maintenance
- Appliance Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Safety Inspections
- CMMS
- Work Order Management
- Emergency Response
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Government & Public Sector