Job requirements Apartment Building Maintenance Worker in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an apartment building maintenance worker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (NOC 73201).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Secondary school education is usually required.
  • Previous maintenance experience may be required.
  • A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

British Columbia

Job title Residential Building Maintenance Worker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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