Posted 9 days ago
Live-In Maintenance Technician
@ Realstar
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
Realstar is hiring a live-in Maintenance Technician for one of its residential properties. The role requires living on-site, working four weekdays a week, every second weekend, and some on-call evenings, with base pay of $40,000 including an apartment suite.
Responsibilities:
- Perform minor repairs and building maintenance
- Clean and maintain residential property
- Handle garbage bins, furniture and appliances
- Perform snow removal, sometimes for extended periods
- Respond to on-call requests in the evening
Requirements summary:
- Background in residential property management or skilled trade
- Aptitude for mechanical systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to lift and push 50-100 lbs
- Demonstrated cleaning skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Women, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Realstar
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Full company description
Since 1974, Realstar has been committed to excellence in every facet of multi-unit residential real estate. Its real estate investment arm is one of the largest owners of rental properties in Canada. It focuses on the acquisition of high-quality properties that offer both long-term stable income streams and capital appreciation. Whether purchasing a single property or a portfolio of properties, Realstar’s thorough market research, sharp financial analysis, and rigorous physical due diligence are the cornerstones of each transaction. Realstar Corp. preserves and enhances the value of Realstar’s assets through a financially disciplined, service-oriented approach to asset and property management. Realstar also provides asset and property management services to large Canadian financial institutions and pension funds that recognize the importance of the broad value-enhancing approach Realstar brings to multi-unit residential portfolios. By combining state-of-the-art operating and financial reporting systems with a team of dedicated Resident Managers and engineering/property standards professionals, Realstar delivers superior results for its partners and clients, ensuring its 70,000+ residents enjoy clean, quiet, well-maintained homes. Realstar’s commitment to excellence has enabled it to become a leading provider of quality rental accommodation from coast to coast in Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,075
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 454
- Reported office locations
- Toronto, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Realstar
- Specialties
- Property Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Since 1974, Realstar has been committed to excellence in every facet of multi-unit residential real estate. Its real estate investment arm is one of the largest owners of rental properties in Canada. It focuses on the acquisition of high-quality properties that offer both long-term stable income streams and capital appreciation. Whether purchasing a single property or a portfolio of properties, Realstar’s thorough…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Specialties | Property Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
| View page |
Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada’s largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion. Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management in Canada. www.realstar.ca/ www.realstargroup.com/
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to live and work at one of our properties. This position would require you to live on-site and work four weekdays each week, every second weekend and on-call some evenings. This offer is for an existing vacant position within the organization.
What we offer to employees
• Base Compensation is $40,000. This figure includes an apartment suite (taxable benefit).
• Employer paid benefits
• Quarterly bonuses based on property performance
• Annual bonuses based on personal performance
• Extensive and ongoing training programs and a work-smart environment
• Gym membership discount
• Awards for years of service
• Opportunity for career development
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Annual holiday parties & summer BBQ’s
The Opportunity
Realstar is a leading residential property management company with over 160 properties across Canada. Our properties are clean, quiet and attract quality residents who will attest to our unique standards of service.
Skills and Experience Required
- Background in residential property management or related business experience (skilled-trade, handyperson)
- Excellent communication skills to deal with residents, prospects, colleagues and trades
- Maintain a professional and presentable appearance at all times
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to perform minor repairs and aptitude for mechanical systems
- Demonstrated cleaning skills
- Ability to drive small vehicles, tractors, etc.
- One individual must be able to lift and push heavy objects 50-100lbs, including garbage bins, furniture and appliances or perform snow removal duties, sometimes for extended periods of time
Realstar uses artificial intelligence to help screen applicants for this position.
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We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Realstar is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ persons and those who are able to speak fluently in a language(s) other than English.
Realstar supports equal opportunity initiatives. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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