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FirstService Residential

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Decent workplace with room for improvement - Maintenance FirstService Residential Employee Review

5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive coworkers and team-oriented environment. The job offers steady hours and opportunities to learn new skills in maintenance. Management is approachable at times, and the workload is manageable on most days.

Cons

Communication from management can be inconsistent, are unclear. Staffing shortages can make the workload heavier, and work-life balance could be improved.

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FirstService Residential Response
2mo
Thank you so much for this well rounded and robust review! We are currently actively taking strides in many of the areas you called out as opportunities and will pass on this feedback to the correct teams so we can continue to guide those initiatives appropriately. We're constantly working on improving our processes and programs and are so happy to have you with us! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Communications and Engagement Manager

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for.

Cons

Not many , sometimes the issues are not with the company itself but the property

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FirstService Residential Response
5d
We are happy to see that you are enjoying your experience with FirstService Residential. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture with strong core values and a collaborative environment. As a remote employee, the flexibility and work-life balance are a huge plus. The IT environment is also very dynamic — there are multiple systems, platforms, and technologies in use, so the work rarely feels repetitive or boring. The company is supportive of employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and access to a large online learning library. Another positive sign is the number of long-term employees; many people have been with the company for 5+ years, which says a lot about overall employee satisfaction and stability.

Cons

The company frequently changes business processes and technologies. While innovation is good, it can sometimes feel like just when you’ve fully mastered a system or workflow, a new tool or process is introduced. Workload can also fluctuate depending on business initiatives and project demands. Because it’s a large organization, there are a lot of layers of leadership — supervisors, managers, directors, VPs, etc. At times, it can be unclear who the correct point of contact or decision-maker is for certain situations.

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FirstService Residential Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! As we grow, we are finding new ways to scale our processes and procedures ESPECIALLY when it comes to change management. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience with us and hope you continue to share your valuable feedback with our leadership teams! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
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