Residential Maintenance Worker

Residential maintenance and repair skills are central to this temporary, full-time on-site position with Ottawa Community Housing in Ottawa. Support safe, clean homes through practical building work.

As a Maintenance Worker reporting to the Manager, Tenant Experience, you will maintain occupied and vacant units, common areas, and grounds. The work includes carpentry, basic electrical repairs, plumbing, drywall, painting, appliances, inspections, cleaning, and safety checks. Professional tenant service remains essential.

• Complete residential maintenance, repairs, and improvements
• Perform carpentry repairs on doors, flooring, cabinets, and hardware
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems, fixtures, and smoke detectors
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, drains, and water components
• Prepare vacant units through repairs, cleaning, inspections, and safety checks

• Grade 10 or equivalent with relevant building maintenance training
• Minimum two years of building maintenance or construction experience
• Knowledge of building repair methods, safety legislation, and hand tools
• Valid Class G driver's licence or equivalent
• Mandatory English communication and satisfactory Criminal Records Check

Bring residential repair, safety, and customer service capabilities to Ottawa Community Housing’s tenant-focused maintenance work in Ottawa.