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Handyman

Talent Employment Inc

The Handyman candidate would ideally have a variety of home maintenance and improvement skills for repairs and maintenance of residential homes, cottages, swimming pools and small craft water vessels.

This position requires the candidate to have their own car and tools. Position will entail overseeing 2 properties in the Muskoka and Georgian Bay area.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the maintenance, repairs, landscaping and/or improvements of the physical conditions of residential properties and potentially cottages
  • Perform mechanical and general electrical works (not involving a license), plumbing repairs, drywall and wall repairs, painting, carpentry, grounds maintenance, and other project/s as required
  • Pool maintenance, yard and lawn maintenance and upkeep
  • Complete maintenance of small craft water vessels (i.e. sea-doo, boat)
  • General property maintenance including organizing and cleaning yards and garden
  • Be available outside normal working hours if necessary
  • Supervise contractors/sub-contractors as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Academic/Professional Requirements:

  • Post-secondary certificate in Building Maintenance or a related discipline or equivalent approved combination of education and experience
  • A handyperson capable and comfortable in applying their skills to a wide variety of normal home maintenance issues

Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a general handyman or service technician in residential setting

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Must have hands-on maintenance skills and ability to take on technical responsibilities as deemed necessary
  • Must have own tools for performing the required job responsibilities
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
  • Self-directed with ability to work autonomously
  • A high level of accountability and self-direction with attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic and friendly, with a demonstrated customer-centric orientation and good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must practice safe work habits (housekeeping, hazard identification)
  • Flexible with the willingness and ability to travel daily to residential locations mainly within the GTA and potentially to Muskoka as well

A valid “G” driver’s license (in good standing) for the province of Ontario and hold a valid insurance coverage

  • Ability to exercise compassion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Do you have your own vehicle
  • Are you able to commute between 2 locations

Experience:

  • Handyman: 5 years (required)
  • Plumbing: 2 years (required)
  • Electrical: 2 years (required)
  • Landscape maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS • The job description presented in this posting is solely that of the employer. The YMCA Employment Service is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of this information and does not accept any liability for the conduct and/or practices of employer.

To apply for this job email your details to parrysound.erc@sm.ymca.ca

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