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Westdale Properties

Owns and manages homes and commercial properties

Apartment Maintenance Technician 2

Full-Time
$26 - $28/hr+ Monthly renewal bonuses + 401(k) match + Apartment rental discounts
Mid
Duluth, GA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in on-site property maintenance.
  • Must have Level II or Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
  • Must be available to work weekends as circumstances warrant and be on-call every other week for emergencies.
  • A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
  • The application process includes criminal background checks and drug screens.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and repair basic and complex maintenance issues, including A/C and heating systems, electrical and plumbing, appliances, stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, tile, carpet, flooring, and ceiling leaks.
  • Complete apartment maintenance for the apartment community, ensuring resident apartment and appliance repairs are handled quickly and professionally.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is a plus.

About the company

Westdale Properties owns, manages and develops residential and commercial real estate across Canada and the United States for tenants, businesses and property investors. Its Canadian projects include mixed-use developments built with partners, while its US operation runs through Westdale Asset Management. The group combines rental housing with office, retail and industrial space, and its hospitality portfolio includes Toronto restaurants such as The Chase and Kasa Moto. It collects rent from property holdings, while the US unit also earns fees managing buildings for outside owners. The family-owned group traces its operating roots to 1954 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1954

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What believers are saying

  • US staff get housing discounts: Westdale employees qualify at managed apartments after meeting residency criteria and signing a lease.
  • Aurora supervisors earn extra: monthly renewal and quarterly performance bonuses supplement the listed $35-$39 hourly base.
  • US investments tap varied capital partners: Westdale sponsors ventures with institutional investors, private equity firms and family offices.

What critics are saying

  • US part-time benefits are narrower: Westdale excludes part-time and temporary employees from vacation and holiday pay.
  • Dallas HR work requires office attendance: the business partner role specifies Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., in person.
  • Aurora supervisors cover off-hours: the listing requires monthly weekends, additional coverage as needed and rotating emergency on-call duty.

What makes Westdale Properties unique

  • Westdale's US unit buys troubled property debt: distressed debt and recapitalization are core investment competencies.
  • Westdale's US accounting group customizes owner reporting: financial and management reports match each property owner's requirements.
  • Westdale's US construction group controls renovations end to end: it scopes and manages demolition, renovation and rehabilitation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
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