Maintenance Technician - Painting & Drywall

LK Apartments

Waterloo, ON
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

About LK ApartmentsLK Apartments is a modern, community-driven housing provider rooted in Waterloo—one of Canada's most innovative and dynamic cities. We're more than just a housing company; we design inclusive, thoughtfully crafted communities where residents can truly thrive.Our story began by supporting students and young professionals seeking modern, well-located housing. As we've grown, so has our purpose. Today, we proudly serve a diverse range of residents, including professionals and families looking for vibrant, connected communities to call home. Our expansion across Ontario reflects our commitment to building communities, not just buildings, with every location carrying the spirit of Waterloo: innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.Position OverviewThe Maintenance Technician – Painting & Drywall is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the visual condition of residential and commercial properties through high-quality painting, drywall repair, and finishing work. This role plays a critical part in unit turns, preventative maintenance, and overall building presentation, ensuring all spaces meet company standards for quality, safety, and appearance.The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in painting and drywall, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting broader maintenance operations as required.Primary Responsibilities:

Lead all interior and exterior painting projects, including surface preparation, priming, finishing, and touch-ups across residential and commercial units
Perform drywall repairs and finishing, including patching, taping, mudding, sanding, and blending to achieve a paint‑ready standard
Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared (filling, sanding, caulking, sealing) to deliver clean, consistent, high-quality finishes
Complete unit turns and refreshes efficiently, ensuring suites are ready on schedule and meet company quality standards
Conduct preventative painting and touch-ups in common areas and high‑traffic spaces to maintain overall building appearance
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work completed, materials used, and time tracking
Support general maintenance tasks as required in collaboration with the broader maintenance team
Order, track, and manage painting and drywall materials, ensuring proper inventory levels and cost control
Follow all health and safety procedures, ensuring work is completed safely with minimal disruption to residents and tenants
Coordinate with the Property Manager and maintenance leadership to prioritize workload, timelines, and unit readiness
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Proven experience in professional painting (residential and/or commercial environments)
Strong hands-on expertise in drywall repair, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing
Demonstrated ability to deliver clean, high-quality finishes with strong attention to detail
Experience with residential unit turns and turnover work considered an asset
Ability to work independently while managing time and priorities effectively
Professional, respectful, and calm demeanor when interacting with residents, tenants, and internal team members
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Physically capable of performing the duties of the role, including standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
RRSP Matching
Continuous Learning Program
Career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

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