Maintenance Repairperson

Position Details

• Job Posting#: 4-26
• Status: Full-Time
• Vacancy Type: Exisiting
• Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385
• Date Posted: September 10, 2026
• Annual Salary: $64,445.84
• Closing Deadline: September 21, 2026
• Department/Division: Social Services / Public Housing
• Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties

Reporting to the Manager of Housing, the Maintenance Repairperson performs a wide range of maintenance and repair duties within the Housing portfolio buildings.

• Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to all buildings within the housing portfolio.
• Provides operational support through scheduling and coordinating routine, annual and emergency repairs and maintenance.
• Responds to or reports tenant inquiries 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 Skilled Trades/Renovation Techniques/Construction/Carpentry.
• Minimum 3-6 months related professional experience.
• Valid Driver's Licence (Class G).
• Testing will form part of the qualifications.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Building and related Codes, Housing Services Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Reference Check.

Accommodation

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

Additional Information

Applications will be received until September 21st 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.

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 hr@stratford.ca.

Human Resources Department
City Hall, P.O. Box 818
Stratford, ON N5A 6W1