Property Maintenance Technician - Live-in
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Refugee Hiring Event – InterRent /
On-site
This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
- Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
- You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
- Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or a valid work permit).
- 18 years of age or older.
Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.
As our Live-In Property Maintenance Technician, your main focus is to complete day-to-day minor maintenance repairs to a high standard, contributing to the overall customer satisfaction of our residents.
Responsibilities will include, at a minimum
- Performing repairs to rental properties as needed, during occupancy and during the transition of residents from units (turnovers);
- Performing routine and scheduled preventative maintenance of properties;
- Maintaining general upkeep of the properties to ensure all amenities are in good working order and operating to the satisfaction of our residents;
- Responding to emergency calls;
- Completing all approved maintenance-related work orders;
- Taking initiative when corrective action is necessary and removing any identified hazards;
- Painting as necessary;
- Landscaping duties as required;
- Ensuring proper disposal of garbage and debris from the properties;
- Ensuring a thorough knowledge and understanding of all health, safety, and emergency procedures, and
- Completing other related duties as required and within the scope of the role.
Must Haves
- Working knowledge and professional experience in a wide variety of maintenance and light construction tasks, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and finishing work.
- Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Must be proficient in using a computer and MS-Office.
Additional Information
- Must have own vehicle with a clean driver's abstract.
- Must have the necessary tools to complete all tasks.
- Hours can sometimes be varied and long.
- You will need to respond to emergencies during normal hours of operation.
- You may need to participate in an after-hours rotational emergency response team.
- Weekend hours may be required.
$45,000 - $45,000 a year
Benefits:
Full-time permanent employees receive their benefits after 3 months. We provide health, dental, and vision benefits.
Recruitment Process:
This position involves a two-step interview process. The first interview will take place with the recruiter on the day of the event. Candidates who are successful will then be invited to a second interview directly with the hiring manager, scheduled after the event.
We work hard to provide the proper training and development based on your career objectives and areas of interest. Your journey at InterRent does not follow a prescribed path, but is rather tailored to how you learn, where you want to go and what you want to achieve. We also take time to celebrate our successes and socialize as a team. Through a variety of team events and other special engagements, we truly live up to the ‘Work Hard. Play Hard’ philosophy.
Formed in 2006 as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust, we have steadily grown our portfolio and market presence in our core markets which includes the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Ottawa, Montréal, and Vancouver. More importantly, we have repositioned dozens of our communities and improved the lives of countless Canadians. With a reputation for innovation and a best-in-class management platform, we continue to play a leadership role in the multi-residential space.
InterRent is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
