General maintenance technician

Job Description

Akelius is seeking a General Maintenance Technician for a portfolio of multi‑family communities. This is a new position with shift hours from 5:00 pm – 1:00 am. Reporting to an experienced property manager, the General Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all minor and major repairs of property equipment, including preventative and scheduled maintenance and responding to emergency requests. The Maintenance Technician will be a dependable individual with solid experience in all aspects of apartment maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and apartment turnover work.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication and time management skills.

• Respond to any plumbing, electrical, and appliance emergencies within the Toronto portfolio
• Evaluate the need for third‑party contractors if needed
• Complete daily repair and upkeep tasks of the properties as assigned
• Respond to and complete residential maintenance requests
• Prepare vacant apartments through turnover repairs and improvements
• Clean and maintain grounds, including common areas
• Remove snow near property entrance, sidewalks, and parking areas
• Maintain inventory, care, and maintenance of all supplies and equipment
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills
• Be available to work on an on‑call basis (including holidays, weekends, and late nights)
• Perform other duties and portfolios as assigned

• Three plus years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance repair, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Familiar with building systems
• Able to work after hours
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ownership of responsibilities, able to anticipate and address issues in emergency situations
• Great communication skills
• Able to interact with tenants, people focused, positive, and stay professional

• Annual salary range: $55,000 to $70,000
• Competitive benefits
• 4 % RRSP match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry‑specific education and training
• Social events throughout the year
• Company summit every second year

Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. All applications are reviewed by our team.