Skilled Handyworker

Overview

• Contract
• Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
• Hybrid

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located in the same country, city, or region where the job is posted. The successful candidate must be available to attend a local office, meeting, training session, or company event if requested. Please only apply if you are based in the location listed on this job posting. Remote does not mean the position is open worldwide.

Bridgepoint Maintenance is looking for a skilled and reliable Handy worker to attend residential properties, complete assessments, perform general repairs, install lockboxes, take photos and videos, and identify additional work that may be required. This role is ideal for someone who is experienced, hands‑on, professional, and able to work independently in the field.

• Attend residential properties for assessments, service calls, and maintenance appointments
• Inspect the overall condition of the property and note recommended repairs or improvements
  • Take clear photos and videos of the property and any repair concerns
  • Install lockboxes and confirm access details
  • Complete general repairs and maintenance work
  • Create or recommend additional work orders for follow-up repairs
  • Return to properties to complete approved work orders
• Provide clear updates, notes, photos, videos, and details of completed work
  • Communicate professionally with tenants, owners, and internal team members
  • Identify when a licensed trade is required and escalates accordingly

• Drywall patching and minor wall repairs
• Caulking and sealing
• Painting touch‑ups
• Door, lock, hinge, handle, and cabinet repairs
• Basic plumbing‑related repairs
• Fixture, shelf, mirror, blind, and hardware installation
• Minor flooring, trim, and baseboard repairs
• Rental turnover repairs

• Previous experience as a skilled Handy worker, Maintenance Technician, Contractor, or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of residential repairs and property maintenance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Necessary tools available in your truck at all times
  • Ladder available for use on job sites
  • iPhone 13 or equivalent smartphone with a high‑quality camera
• Comfortable taking clear photos and videos of properties and repair concerns
  • Able to write clear notes and submit updates after each visit
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Professional, reliable, punctual, and detail‑oriented
  • Able to communicate respectfully with tenants, owners, and team members

• Experience completing rental turnover repairs
• Experience working inside occupied residential rental properties
• Experience with lockbox installation, property access coordination, and service call documentation
• Experience identifying when a repair should be escalated to a licensed trade
• Experience supporting property management, maintenance, or residential service operations

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, reliable, and comfortable working independently at residential properties. They know how to inspect repair concerns, complete general maintenance work properly, and document everything clearly with photos, videos, and notes. They are professional with tenants, owners, and internal team members, and they understand the importance of punctuality, communication, and clean workmanship. They can identify what they can safely complete themselves and when a licensed trade is required.

• Reliable transportation
• Required tools available while working
• Ladder available for job sites
• Smartphone with a high‑quality camera
• Ability to travel between residential properties
• Ability to submit clear updates, photos, videos, and notes after each visit

This role does not require licensed trade work unless the candidate is properly licensed. Any major plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, structural, or permit‑required work must be escalated to the appropriate licensed trade.