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Maintenance Assistant, Commercial

@ Amacon

Vancouver, British Columbia

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Amacon is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant for its commercial properties in the Lower Mainland, supporting the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with repairs, preventative maintenance and seasonal grounds work. The role involves hands-on carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing and floor repair, hauling materials by truck, and occasional weekend overtime and after-hours emergency response. The posting states a weekday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule and competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Maintenance Supervisor with projects and daily assignments
  • Perform repairs including carpentry, painting, drywall and floor work
  • Complete preventative maintenance and annual inspections
  • Complete seasonal landscaping and pressure washing
  • Haul and load materials with a ½ ton truck

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
  • Previous construction or maintenance experience an asset
  • Able to work independently and be punctual and reliable
  • Able to lift and move heavy equipment

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Employer posting date
2026-05-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Outdoors, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)

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Full company description

Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential real estate development and construction firms. Amacon’s vision is to continue to be one of Canada’s largest and most successful builders for decades to come. Laying the foundation with excellence today, Amacon controls all aspects of the development process including: Site Acquisition Project Design Development Construction Marketing and Sales With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds. To create a product with long-term value, it is imperative to understand a customer’s wants and needs. With ongoing market research, Amacon is able to provide a product that is both innovative and functional. At Amacon, our dedication to service and customer care stands behind everything we build. All new Amacon homes are backed by a 2/5/10 warranty, the most comprehensive third party coverage in North America, if not the world. And our knowledgeable staff’s commitment to excellence includes superior after sales customer care, earning Amacon the loyalty of thousands of satisfied homowners over the years.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 856 Homer Street, Suite 500, Vancouver, BC V6B2W5, CA
  • 1 Yonge Street, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M5E 1E5, CA
  • 800 18th St, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
  • 1 Tache St, Suite 201, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1B4, CA
Business categories
  • Business Development
  • Property Management
Other recorded names
  • Amacon
Specialties
  • Property Development
  • General Contractor
  • Property Management
  • Construction
  • Commercial Development
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Project Design
  • and Customer Service
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential real estate development and construction firms. Amacon’s vision is to continue to be one of Canada’s largest and most successful builders for decades to come. Laying the foundation with excellence today, Amacon controls all aspects of the development process including…

FieldValue
IndustryReal Estate
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesProperty DevelopmentGeneral ContractorProperty ManagementConstructionCommercial DevelopmentMarketing Sales Project Designand Customer Service
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Job description

About Us

Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential real estate development and construction firms. With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds.

Position Summary

In the role of Maintenance Assistant, you will support the Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance, in maintaining Amacon’s commercial properties throughout the Lower Mainland. This position entails performing a diverse range of maintenance duties and requires working independently as well as collaboratively.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with projects and daily assignments
  • Perform regular maintenance on properties including: changing light bulbs, carpentry, painting, minor drywall repair, minor plumbing and floor repair
  • Repair Interior walls, and install drywall for repair or replacement
  • Complete preventative maintenance and annual inspections
  • Assist with general maintenance
    • Pick up debris and miscellaneous objects on properties and at work sites
    • Complete regular and seasonal landscaping
    • Pressure wash properties
    • Clean windows
  • Assist with equipment operation and maintenance
    • Operate manual or small powered hand tools for maintenance
  • Operate ½ ton truck to haul materials and equipment to and from job site as required
  • Load and unload materials and equipment from trucks
  • Additional duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent
  • Experience: Previous construction and/or maintenance experience an asset
  • Valid Driver’s License
    • Must be able to provide a clean driver’s abstract
    • May be required to drive between sites when necessary
  • Must be punctual and reliable
  • Able to work independently
  • Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment to and from a vehicle

Physical Requirements

The Maintenance Assistant, Commercial is required to frequently walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders and in/around commercial sites. Must maintain professional appearance and be able to work in a construction environment in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet), dust, dirt, and other particulates. Must also have the ability to operate an automobile, read large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry up to 50 lbs. independently. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Work Schedule

This full-time salaried position generally works eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. This position is required to work overtime on weekends on occasion, and to respond to emergency situations including snow removal, ice control and other emergency operations after-hours.

Additional Information

Amacon is an equal-opportunity employer who offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Please apply through amacon.com via the link provided: https://amacon.bamboohr.com/careers/480

Thank you for your interest; due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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