Maintenance Technician (Apartment Buildings) - Halifax

Founded in 2018, VIDA is a vertically integrated, mission-driven B Corp that has owned and operated 3,300 affordable units across Canada. VIDA is the only private sector platform successfully preserving affordable housing at scale in Canada through its innovative resident-led operating model. At VIDA, "Building Ambassadors” and “Community Contractors” are residents that receive training, systems and support necessary to manage property operations and complete non-warranty repair work at their building. VIDA’s model drives down R&M, labour, vacancy and marketing costs, and drives up pride of ownership and customer satisfaction.

Our Dartmouth Team is growing and we're hiring for our Building Services Team (BST). This role is responsible for ensuring our properties remain in top condition, both inside and out. You will work closely with other maintenance team members, our Building Ambassadors and our Support Centre team to ensure all repair and unit renovation work is completed to a high standard, with a focus on upholding our 4 pillars: Safety & Security, Cleanliness, Opportunity and Community.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000.

We take care of our people.

Group health benefits plan to keep you healthy and worry-free.

Unlimited vacation, and a monthly life day because downtime matters!

Flexible work —whatever allows you to be at your best and suits your schedule.

Additional perks include allowances for continuing education, family vacation, wellness, fitness, home care and life coach sessions, and continuous professional development.

Our Commitments to You

Trust, Ownership & Growth
We hire smart, capable people - and we trust them. At VIDA, you’ll be empowered to take action, learn by doing, and grow faster than you thought possible.

Real Work, Real Impact
This isn’t just another job. Whether you're in the field or behind the scenes, your work creates safer, more affordable communities and helps people build better lives. You’ll see the impact of what you do up close and often.

Values That Actually Mean Something
At VIDA, culture isn’t something we talk about. It’s something we do. You’ll see it in how we show up, how we treat people, and how we get things done. We go direct. We move fast. We celebrate progress. And we always put people first. Our values shape every decision, every hire, and every conversation.

Feedback That Fuels You
Feedback isn’t a performance review checkbox. It’s part of how we grow, connect, and win as a team. You’ll be coached, supported, and challenged in ways that make you better every day.

The Role

You’ll work alongside another maintenance team member, 8-10 Building Ambassadors and a Team Captain, servicing approximately 215 apartment units across 8 buildings.

Here are the primary repair and maintenance responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

Coordinate and complete unit turns (paint, drywall, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, bathroom fixtures etc.) in your region

Work with external vendors & Community Contractors as required

Complete day-to-day repair and maintenance work based on requests submitted by residents, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact, using our tech platforms

Complete common area upgrades

Routine inspection of building envelope and systems to identify and address issues before they become a big problem

Communicate with your team and customers to understand issues, provide updates, and ensure projects are executed on time and with high degree of customer satisfaction

Work within the budget for your team

Approve invoices for completed work

Review and approve work from vendors

Work with the Support Centre to stay aligned on maintenance priorities and spending

Recruit, train, and support Community Contractors (VIDA residents who complete small-scale maintenance tasks in their own community, building skills while keeping rent affordable).

Teach Building Ambassadors the key technical aspects of their buildings (water shut-offs, electrical rooms, etc.) so they can support both residents and contractors effectively.

What you need to succeed in this role:

Broad skill set and several years of experience relating to building repair & maintenance in a multifamily residential setting, including flooring, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills

Ability to organize and oversee several maintenance and repair projects simultaneously

Familiarity with tech platforms and apps and/or ability to learn quickly

Highly responsive on email, group chats, texts

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

A commitment to providing excellent customer service

A valid driver's license & reliable transportation

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this role with VIDA, hit the Apply Now button now to start your online application!

Curious about what it’s really like to work with VIDA? Here’s how you can find out more:

Check out this video from our founder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujGKOt-Xcik

Listen to this podcast, where one of our team members dives deep into VIDA’s culture and reveals some of our top people & culture practices https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NXyrweHIf7BJnEKUUSZDW

Reach out to us! We encourage you to reach out to any of our team members on LinkedIn to hear their first-hand experience working on the team – Seriously, we want to hear from you!