City of Stratford

Maintenance Repair Person 

Permanent, Full Time

Job Posting#: 610-04-2025

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385

Date Posted: May 2, 2025

Annual Salary: $64,445.84 - $68,559.40 

Closing Deadline:  May 13, 2025

Department/Division: Social Services, Housing

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reports to the Manager of Housing.  Performs a wide range of maintenance and repair duties within multiple Public Housing portfolio buildings.

Work Performed:

·         Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to all buildings within the public housing portfolio.

·         Provides operational support through scheduling and co-coordinating routine, annual and emergency repairs and maintenance.

·         Responds to or reports tenant inquires or maintenance requests in accordance with established procedures.

·         Conducts move out, unit and building inspections.

·         Handles cleaning materials, supplies and tools.

·         Re-keys units and performs locksmith duties; keeps keys organized.

·         Reports defective conditions or indications of trouble to the appropriate housing staff member.

·         Assists in maintaining a safe work environment.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Community College Diploma (1 year) in Renovation Techniques/Construction/Carpentry.

·         Minimum 3-6 months related professional experience.

·         Valid Driver's Licence (Class G).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Building and related Codes, Housing Services Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.

Ability to obtain a Criminal Reference Check.

Applications will be received until May 13, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1