Building Caretaker

White Spot; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social purpose real estate developer seeks a Building Caretaker to maintain cleanliness and conduct necessary repairs across its portfolio. Candidates should have proven experience in cleaning and maintenance, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. This full-time position requires flexibility and a commitment to maintaining safe and welcoming spaces for residents.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement allowance

Education allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing maintenance services and cleaning in residential buildings.
• Flexible and friendly with a professional attitude.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day janitorial duties like cleaning walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Conduct regular maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and cleaning outdoor areas.
• Assist in security and safety measures including locking doors after hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Organization Overview

Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer creating permanently affordable housing solutions for people, with a focus on co-operative housing. We currently hold a portfolio of 3,000 homes and commercial spaces across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island, with many more under construction and active development.

Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.

Purpose of the Position

The Building Caretaker is responsible for keeping buildings in the CLT portfolio clean, orderly, and in good condition.

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Building Caretaker ensures sound facility management services across CLT buildings.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing day-to-day janitorial duties for the building including dusting, mopping, vacuuming and sweeping
• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly walk throughs, as needed
• Cleaning walls, carpets, accessible windows, furniture, baseboards and other items to maintain a clean and safe environment for members and staff
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs
• Maintaining cleanliness of all indoor common areas such as lobby and elevators, laundry rooms, hallways, stairs, office and amenity and common rooms
• Cleaning and preparing units for new occupants/members.
• Cleaning all outdoor areas including picking up litter
• Keeping garbage collection areas clean and helping the facilitation of an effective recycling program
• Completing cleaning checklists while keeping them up-to-date
• Assisting and identifying building deficiencies and tracking ongoing and finished work
• Keeping emergency exits and building walkways clear of hazards
• Reporting to the Property Manager any situation that is considered dangerous for evaluation and making suggestions to ensure a safe working environment
• Stock and maintain supply rooms and inform the Property Manager about the building equipment and supply needs
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and regulations
• Assisting with security and safety measures by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances use to ensure that hazards are not created

Performing routine maintenance on building systems, if required, as well as handyperson duties including:

• Basic plumbing & heating
• Carpentry
• Lock replacements
• Painting
• Drywall repairs
• Routine electrical repairs
• Routine appliance repairs
• Tile work, caulking and grouting
• Garbage removal
• Grounds work
• Roof and drains cleaning, when safe
• Participating in maintenance projects and unit turn-over maintenance
• Providing feedback and assisting the Property Manager in optimizing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions, as well as the work order management system and corresponding mobile application
• Performing other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities

• The successful candidate will have proven experience providing maintenance services and cleaning in residential buildings.
• Reliable with excellent customer service skills
• Flexible, friendly and has a professional attitude
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who can build effective working relationships with co-workers
• Familiar with multiple communication platforms and relevant mobile phone functions, such as e-mailing, text messaging, photo taking, and the general use of mobile applications
• Complete tasks independently in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Working Conditions and Requirements

• This is a fulltime position with regular working hours
• The Caretaker is expected to handle a variety of maintenance requests across CLT’s building portfolio.
• This position is primarily located onsite at CLT buildings. Flexibility to work onsite across the Lower Mainland is required
• Passing a Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this role
• Flexibility to work outside of the regular work week (i.e. holidays/evenings/weekends) when needed to meet operational needs. This includes being available for on-call building emergencies and after-hours emergency rotations.
• Access to a vehicle with a valid BC driver’s license.
• You must have your own basic tools
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work with your hands in a precise manner, kneel, push/pull objects, and walk and stand for long periods of time.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement and education allowances.

At CLT, we foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. Every perspective and lived experience is valued so that together, as a co-operative, our interactions with members and the public embodies respect and a sense of belonging