Apartment Building Maintenance Worker

Role overview

Skyline Living is seeking a full-time apartment building maintenance worker in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This position supports the day-to-day upkeep, safety, and presentation of residential apartment and condominium properties across one or more sites. The role is performed entirely on location and cannot be done remotely.

Language

English fluency is required for this role.

Education

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years is required.

Experience

Candidates should bring three to less than five years of relevant experience.

Work setting

This position is based in apartment and condominium complexes, residential environments, and may involve working at multiple locations.

Key duties

• Keep shared areas clean by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and waxing hallways, floors, and stairs.
• Use industrial vacuum equipment to clear dirt, debris, scraps, and other waste.
• Remove garbage from bins and other waste containers.
• Clean windows, indoor walls, and ceilings.
• Carry out minor maintenance and make basic adjustments to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems, while arranging for qualified tradespeople when major repairs are needed.
• Promote available units by advertising vacancies.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for repair and maintenance work.
• Handle small repairs on appliances.
• Perform security and safety inspections.
• Show apartments and offices to prospective tenants.
• Lift and relocate furniture, equipment, and supplies as required.
• Complete routine maintenance such as painting and drywall patching.
• Water plants and maintain lawns or gardens.
• Sanitize bathrooms and fixtures.
• Carry out duties independently with little direct supervision.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

Experience and equipment

Experience with paint and wallpaper products is part of the role, along with prior cleaning experience and the use of power tools.

Additional information

Security and safety

A criminal record check is required.

Transportation

Applicants must have their own transportation and a valid driver's licence.

Working conditions

The work can be high-pressure and repetitive, and it involves heavy loads, physical effort, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Weight handling

The role requires handling items weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Tools and equipment

Workers are expected to have their own tools.

Personal qualities

The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, organized, reliable, and shows initiative and good judgment. Strong oral and written communication skills are also important.

Benefits

Health benefits

Coverage includes dental, health care, paramedical services, and vision care.

Financial benefits

Employees receive group insurance, life insurance, and RRSP participation.

Other benefits

The employer provides paid training, on-site housing options, paid time off for volunteering or personal days, team-building opportunities, parking, and access to a wellness program.