Residential Building 

Maintenance Worker

Residential Building Maintenance Workers are highly versatile and can assess many situations—from construction to plumbing—and address them, ensuring the buildings they manage are in working order. 

As a Residential Building Maintenance Worker, you’ll enjoy a dynamic and engaging role.  

You’re very resourceful, using a broad range of knowledge and skills to repair, maintain, install and remove a range of components and systems. This could include fixing electrical appliances, removing a troublesome plumbing fixture—and more, making you an essential handyperson who can do a bit of everything

What You'll Learn

  • How to perform all duties in accordance with building codes and bylaws
  • How to maintain or repair piping and plumbing fixtures, as well as electrical appliances, outlets and accessories
  • How to lay out, measure, cut and assemble wood
  • How to maintain and place concrete products 
  • How to maintain, repair and remove gutters, flashing, roofing systems, insulation, tiles, carpet, Gyproc walls, and more 

Key Job Skills

  • Communication and coordination 
  • Troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Construction, plumbing and electrical techniques
  • Knowledge of bylaws and building codes 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 24 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
4500 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Coordinated Resourceful Systematic

Technical Training

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Challenge the Trade

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.