About the role
Are you the person friends call when the sink leaks or the AC quits? We'd love to meet you.
HOEM is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to help keep HOEM on Jarvis running smoothly. Jarvis is a 30-storey student residence in downtown Toronto, home to almost 600 students. One morning you might be fixing a leaky faucet in a suite, the next you're figuring out why a heating unit is making noise, and in the afternoon you're meeting a vendor to make sure a job gets done right. You'll work alongside our current team and help grow the operation as we open new sites, including HOEM Garden District.
What you'll do
Fix things (about 50% of the week)
- Handle repair requests in student suites and common areas.
- Do basic plumbing: unclog drains, replace faucets, fix minor leaks (as examples).
- Spot electrical problems and call the electrician.
- Perform painting and drywall repairs.
- Do general HVAC fixes: change filters, clean coils, check thermostats, clear drain lines, etc.
Prevent problems (about 30%)
- Follow a preventive maintenance calendar.
- Walk each site on a regular schedule and fix small issues before anyone reports them.
- Keep a simple record of what was done, where, and when.
Manage vendors and supplies (about 20%)
- Call and schedule licensed vendors for all necessary work.
- Meet vendors on site, check their work, and confirm the job is done right before sign-off.
- Keep a stocked supply of common parts and tools.
Qualifications
What we're looking for
- 2+ years of maintenance experience.
- Solid troubleshooting skills.
- Comfortable working as part of a team and sharing an on-call rotation.
- Someone who takes pride in a job done right and knows when to call in a pro.
What you'll get
- Benefits once you complete your 90 day probationary period, including health and dental.
- A set schedule: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, through November and December, then noon to 8 pm starting in January 2027. On-call is shared on a rotation with the team.
- A friendly team that notices and appreciates the work that keeps everything running.
