Handyperson & Property Services Technician
Welcome Home Construction
Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Location: In Person / Field-Based
Hours: Approximately 44 hours per week
Compensation: $23.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience, demonstrated skills and ability to work independently
About the Position
Welcome Home Construction is looking for a dependable and versatile Handyperson & Property Services Technician to join our team.
This is a hybrid field position combining handyman/property maintenance work with professional cleaning and property services.
The successful candidate must be comfortable performing both sides of the position.
Work will take place at residential properties, rental properties, commercial locations and construction or renovation sites throughout Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding communities.
Depending on the day, you may be:
- Completing minor repairs in a customer's home.
- Preparing a rental property between occupants or guests.
- Performing construction or renovation cleanup.
- Completing minor deficiencies before a project is turned over.
- Maintaining a commercial or residential property.
- Assisting WHC tradespeople and construction crews.
We are looking for someone who notices what needs attention, takes ownership of their work and leaves properties clean, functional and ready for use.
Key ResponsibilitiesHandyman & Property Maintenance
Responsibilities may include:
- General residential and commercial repairs.
- Minor drywall patching and repairs.
- Interior paint touch-ups.
- Caulking and sealing.
- Minor trim and baseboard repairs.
- Door adjustments and minor repairs.
- Replacing handles, locks and basic hardware.
- Cabinet and drawer adjustments.
- Installing shelving, mirrors, blinds and accessories.
- Furniture assembly.
- Minor flooring repairs.
- Weatherstripping and minor window/screen repairs.
- Minor deck, fence and gate repairs.
- Property maintenance and seasonal maintenance.
- Completing deficiency and repair lists.
- Preparing properties between tenants or guests.
- Picking up or delivering materials and supplies when required.
- Assisting WHC tradespeople and field crews as required.
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other regulated work requiring a licensed trade will be completed by the appropriate qualified tradesperson.
Cleaning & Property Services
Responsibilities may include:
- Residential and rental property cleaning.
- Short-term rental turnovers.
- Commercial and workplace cleaning.
- Construction and renovation cleanup.
- Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Cleaning kitchens, bathrooms and living areas.
- Cleaning windows, glass and surfaces.
- Removing construction dust and light debris.
- Changing bedding and completing laundry when required.
- Restocking property and cleaning supplies.
- Preparing completed properties for clients, tenants or guests.
- Identifying visible damage, deficiencies or maintenance concerns.
- Completing minor repairs during property turnovers when appropriate.
- Reporting larger deficiencies to management.
What Makes This Position Different
This is not strictly a cleaning position and not strictly a handyman position.
We are looking for someone who can provide a more complete property service.
For example, during a rental turnover you may clean and prepare the property while also adjusting a sticking door, tightening a cabinet hinge, touching up damaged paint or replacing minor hardware.
At a renovation project, you may help complete the final cleanup while identifying and correcting smaller deficiencies before the client handover.
The right person will be able to recognize what needs attention, determine what they can safely complete and communicate anything requiring additional support.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate should be:
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable performing both handyman and professional cleaning duties.
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with their hands.
- Able to safely use common hand and power tools.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to recognize deficiencies and determine appropriate next steps.
- Comfortable asking questions when something is outside their experience or authority.
- Organized and able to manage tools, materials and supplies.
- Professional when working in customers' homes and businesses.
- Able to communicate clearly with customers, supervisors and other trades.
- Comfortable working at different properties and adapting to changing priorities.
- Able to follow schedules and complete assigned work on time.
- Willing to learn new skills and take on greater responsibility.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Handyman services.
- Residential maintenance.
- Property maintenance.
- Construction or renovations.
- Building maintenance.
- Apartment or rental property turnovers.
- Residential cleaning.
- Commercial cleaning.
- Construction cleaning.
- Short-term rental cleaning or property management.
Candidates do not need experience in every category.
We are open to someone with transferable skills who demonstrates reliability, good judgment, mechanical ability and a willingness to learn.
Physical Requirements
This is an active field position.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with accommodation where required, which may include:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Carrying tools, equipment and cleaning supplies.
- Lifting and moving typical maintenance and cleaning materials.
- Working from ladders when appropriate and safe.
- Working indoors and outdoors.
- Working in active construction and renovation environments.
- Travelling between multiple properties during the workday.
Transportation
A valid G driver's licence and reliable transportation are required.
The position involves travelling between WHC job sites, customer properties and other locations throughout Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding communities.
The ability to transport basic tools and supplies is an asset.
Work Schedule
The position will include a combination of:
- Handyman service appointments.
- Property maintenance calls.
- Scheduled recurring cleaning.
- Short-term rental turnovers.
- Construction and renovation cleaning.
- Project deficiency work.
- Residential and commercial service calls.
- General WHC field support.
Some scheduled assignments may occur during evenings or weekends depending on customer requirements, rental turnover schedules or project deadlines.
Compensation
$23.00–$30.00 per hour
Starting compensation will depend on:
- Relevant experience.
- Handyman and maintenance skills.
- Cleaning/property services experience.
- Ability to work independently.
- Tool knowledge.
- Customer-service skills.
- Reliability and demonstrated ability.
There is opportunity for increased responsibility as the property services division grows.
Strong performers may have future opportunities to take on lead-hand, supervisory, property-services coordination or other responsibilities within Welcome Home Construction.
About Welcome Home Construction
Welcome Home Construction is a Kitchener-Waterloo based construction and property services company providing residential construction, renovations, handyman services, maintenance, cleaning and related property services.
We are continuing to expand our service operations and are looking for people interested in developing their skills and growing with the company.
A current vacancy exists for this position.
Welcome Home Construction welcomes applications from qualified candidates and provides accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility requirements.
Pay: $23.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
Do you currently hold a valid Ontario G driver's licence?
Answer type:
Yes
No
Do you have reliable transportation that you can use to travel between customer properties and job sites throughout Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas?
Answer type:
Yes
No
This position requires both handyman/property maintenance work and professional cleaning. Are you comfortable regularly performing both types of work as part of the same position?
Answer type:
Yes
No
- Different Work Environments
Are you comfortable working in occupied homes, rental properties, commercial workplaces and active construction or renovation sites?
Answer type:
Yes
No
Are you comfortable safely using common hand and power tools for basic repairs and maintenance?
Answer type:
Yes
No
Are you able to perform the essential physical duties described in this posting, with accommodation where required?
Answer type:
Yes
No
Are you available for occasional scheduled evening or weekend assignments when required for rental turnovers, customer appointments or project schedules?
Answer type:
Yes
No
The posted wage range is $23.00–$30.00 per hour depending on experience and demonstrated ability. Is this compensation range generally acceptable to you?
Answer type:
Yes
No
- Handyman / Maintenance Experience
How many years of experience do you have in handyman work, property maintenance, construction, renovations or building maintenance?
Answer type:
No direct experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
How many years of professional residential, commercial, construction or rental-property cleaning experience do you have?
Answer type:
No direct experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
Which of the following have you personally performed as part of previous employment or paid work? Select all that apply.
Answer options:
Drywall patching or minor drywall repair
Interior painting or touch-ups
Caulking and sealing
Door adjustments or minor door repairs
Locks, handles or hardware replacement
Trim or baseboard repairs
Cabinet or drawer adjustments
Shelving or fixture installation
Furniture assembly
Minor flooring repairs
Deck, fence or gate repairs
Residential cleaning
Commercial cleaning
Construction cleaning
Rental property turnovers
Property inspections or deficiency reporting
None of the above
You arrive at a property for a scheduled cleaning and notice a damaged cabinet hinge, a sticking door and damage to the drywall. What would you do?
Answer type: Short written response.
What we should look for internally:
A strong candidate should talk about:
Inspecting the problems.
Determining what they can safely repair.
Documenting or reporting the deficiencies.
Communicating with management when required.
Completing authorized minor repairs.
Escalating anything outside their ability or scope.
- Reliability & Communication
You have three properties scheduled today. The first assignment is taking longer than expected and you realize you may be late for the second appointment. What would you do?
Answer type: Short written response.
What we should look for internally:
A strong answer should include:
Communicating early.
Advising the appropriate supervisor or customer.
Assessing priorities.
Not simply leaving unfinished work without instruction.
Adjusting the schedule professionally.
Taking responsibility rather than waiting until they are already late.
Briefly describe the type of repair, maintenance, cleaning, construction or property-turnover work you have personally completed. What types of tasks are you most comfortable completing without supervision?
Answer type: Short written response.
If selected, when would you be available to start?
Answer type: Date or short written response.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 2P3
