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Job Title: Handyman
 
Date Posted: 01/23/25 Ref. Number: 317
Type: Full Time Part Time
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Requirements: • Post-secondary certificate in Building Maintenance or a related discipline or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.
• A handyperson capable and comfortable in applying their skills to a wide variety of normal home maintenance issues.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a general handyman or service technician in residential setting.
• Must have hands-on maintenance skills and ability to take on technical responsibilities as deemed necessary
• Must have own tools for performing the required job responsibilities
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
• Self-directed with ability to work autonomously
• A high level of accountability and self-direction with attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and friendly, with a demonstrated customer-centric orientation and good verbal and written communication skills
• Must practice safe work habits (housekeeping, hazard identification)
• Flexible with the willingness and ability to travel daily to residential locations mainly within the GTA and potentially to Muskoka as well
• A valid “G” driver’s license (in good standing) for the province of Ontario and hold a valid insurance coverage
• Ability to exercise compassion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors
Description: The Handyman candidate would ideally have a variety of home maintenance and improvement skills for repairs and maintenance of residential homes, cottages, and small craft water vessels.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the maintenance, repairs, landscaping and/or improvements of the physical conditions of residential properties and potentially cottages;
• Perform mechanical and general electrical works (not involving a license), plumbing repairs, drywall and wall repairs, painting, carpentry, grounds maintenance, and other project/s as required;
• Pool maintenance, yard and lawn maintenance and upkeep;
• Complete maintenance of small craft water vessels (i.e. sea-doo, boat);
• General property maintenance including organizing and cleaning yards and garden;
• Be available outside normal working hours if necessary;
• Supervise contractors/sub-contractors as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours per week: Monday-Friday / Weekend Availability (if needed) 20-40 hrs/week
Rate of Pay: TBD