Hamilton, ON
Maintenance Servicer / General Maintenance
Day Shift | Monday–Friday
$38.65–$42.01/hr
Temporary Contract with Potential for Permanent
ABOUT US:
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE:
Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Servicer to perform a variety of general maintenance, repair, and building service duties across multiple properties in Hamilton, ON.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance repairs, and general building maintenance.
This is a temporary contract with potential for permanent employment. The exact length of the temporary assignment will depend on our client's operational needs.
ADVANTAGES:
- Great starting pay of $38.65–$42.01/hr, depending on experience
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- 8 paid hours per day
- Temporary contract with potential for permanent employment
- Flexible contract length based on client requirements
- Variety of maintenance and repair work
- Opportunity to work across multiple locations
- Weekly pay
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general maintenance and repairs in residential units and common/public areas
- Install, repair, replace, and maintain plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, faucets, drains, shower heads, wax seals, and related components
- Perform minor electrical repairs involving light fixtures, receptacles, switches, breakers, smoke detectors, sensors, and other electrical components
- Complete carpentry repairs including doors, locks, closet mechanisms, baseboards, cupboards, countertops, drawers, mail slots, and safety hardware
- Perform drywall patching, plaster repairs, ceramic/floor tile repairs, painting, caulking, and general finishing work
- Repair and maintain appliances such as refrigerators and stoves
- Inspect building systems and identify deficiencies requiring repair or follow-up
- Perform routine, preventative, emergency, and unscheduled maintenance as required
- Complete walk-throughs of assigned properties to ensure equipment and building systems are functioning properly
- Monitor and assist with heating, ventilation, water supply, fire pumps, generators, and other mechanical/electrical equipment
- Maintain public facilities including laundry rooms, washrooms, lounges, recycling areas, and garbage disposal systems
- Assist with preparing vacant units for viewing by completing necessary repairs and maintenance
- Complete work orders and accurately document completed maintenance activities
- Use computer systems to enter work orders, maintenance information, and key/lock records
- Operate key-making equipment as required
- Assist contractors and provide site access/information during maintenance and capital projects
- Travel between various assigned locations as required
- Safely move furniture, appliances, and other materials using appropriate equipment
- Load and unload vehicles as required
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience in building maintenance, property maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related trade
- Strong hands-on knowledge of plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general repairs
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs
- Experience working with hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Professional and respectful communication when interacting with residents, staff, contractors, and management
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance duties
- Valid Class G driver's licence
- Reliable personal vehicle required for work-related travel
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb, and perform manual maintenance tasks
- Ability to perform overhead work, including ceiling and drywall repairs
- Ability to work under sinks and in confined or awkward positions
- Ability to safely move furniture, appliances, and other heavy materials using appropriate equipment
- Ability to load and unload vehicles
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely
- Must be physically capable of performing general maintenance and repair duties safely
Please note: This is a temporary position with potential for permanent employment. The initial contract is flexible, and the exact duration will depend on the client's operational requirements.
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