Posted 25 days ago
Maintenance Assistant
@ Nepean Housing Corporation
Nepean, Ontario
Overview
Nepean Housing Corporation is hiring a temporary unionized Maintenance Assistant for a 3-month term in Ottawa, at $26.06 per hour for 28 to 40 hours a week. The role supports Maintenance Technicians with repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, groundskeeping and deliveries across housing properties, and carries an on-call phone for emergencies.
Pay:
$26.06 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with general property maintenance such as painting, drywall and minor plumbing
- Support preventative maintenance and inspections of units
- Perform groundskeeping and cleaning at housing properties
- Deliver materials, equipment and notices to sites
- Carry on-call phone for emergency maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year related experience in property maintenance or construction
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Valid driver's licence with satisfactory abstract
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Nepean Housing Corporation
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Nepean Housing Corporation (NHC) is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide general labour support to the Property Services team. This temporary unionized position assists Maintenance Technicians with maintenance, inspections, and general upkeep of NHC housing properties.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on maintenance experience who enjoys supporting safe and well-maintained communities.
Position Details
- Position Type: Temporary, Unionized, 3 month term (with potential extension based on operational needs)
- Hours: 28-40 hours per week
- Location: Various Nepean Housing Corporation properties in Ottawa
- Reports to: Property Services Manager
- Union: CUPE Local 4473
- Rate of Pay: $26.06/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with general property maintenance tasks including painting, drywall repair, minor plumbing, carpentry, and other basic repairs.
- Support maintenance technicians with preventative maintenance activities and work orders.
- Perform groundskeeping and cleaning duties at housing properties.
- Deliver materials, equipment, and notices to various sites.
- Assist with unit inspections including move-in and move-out inspections.
- Support life safety inspections including smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and other safety equipment.
- Maintain inventory of maintenance materials and supplies.
- Assist with preventative maintenance inspections of occupied and vacant units.
- Communicate professionally with tenants regarding maintenance matters when required.
- Carry an on-call phone for emergency maintenance response as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience in property maintenance, construction, janitorial services, or residential rental environments.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s licence and the ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal record check relevant to the duties of the position.
Working Conditions
This role requires physical work including lifting, moving materials, and working both indoors and outdoors at various housing sites.
Equity Statement
Nepean Housing Corporation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Nepean Housing Corporation is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise the employer.
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