Building Manager

FirstService Residential Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Building Manager in Nanaimo to oversee day-to-day building operations and ensure an excellent living experience for tenants. You will manage maintenance requests, inspect common areas, and coordinate trades to keep the property running smoothly.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm. The role requires at least two years of Building Manager experience and strong English communication to interact with tenants and staff.

Qualifications

• At least two years of Building Manager experience is required.
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language is necessary to communicate with clients and staff.
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff.
• Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems, and basic handyperson skills are strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Regular interactions with tenants and the Property Manager to discuss the building operations, and to address concerns and issues;
• Clean common areas to keep them pristine;
• Inspect common building areas and identify required maintenance, including mechanical, security, garbage/recycling, laundry, landscaping, etc.
• Perform minor building and suite maintenance and repairs, and coordinate contractors / trades to perform more extensive maintenance work and emergency repairs;
• Rent available suites – Advertise vacancies, screen applications and properly complete tenancy paperwork;
• Schedule and supervise tenant move in / move out activities, perform regular suite inspections, maintain records of suite repairs, and ensure vacant suites are ready for new tenants;
• Collect and deposit rents and security deposits.

Job description

About FirstService Residential:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Description

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Overview

As a Building Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Building to ensure an excellent living experience for tenants. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, have excellent task and time management, problem solve and create great relationships and a sense of community within the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular interactions with tenants and the Property Manager to discuss the building operations, and to address concerns and issues;


• Clean common areas to keep them pristine;


• Inspect common building areas and identify required maintenance, including mechanical, security, garbage/recycling, laundry, landscaping, etc.


• Perform minor building and suite maintenance and repairs, and coordinate contractors / trades to perform more extensive maintenance work and emergency repairs;


• Rent available suites – Advertise vacancies, screen applications and properly complete tenancy paperwork;


• Schedule and supervise tenant move in / move out activities, perform regular suite inspections, maintain records of suite repairs, and ensure vacant suites are ready for new tenants;


• Collect and deposit rents and security deposits.

Shifts Available

Monday to Friday

• 8:30am to 5pm

Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience with rental buildings is an asset


• At least two years of Building Manager experience is required


• Excellent written and oral command of the English language is necessary in order to be able to work efficiently and communicate appropriately with our clients and our support staff.


• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff


• Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems, and basic handyperson skills are strong asset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to patrol the property including stairs, hallways, interior, and exterior


• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.)


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Ability to use standard building equipment (vacuum, climb a ladder, mob, handyperson tools for minor maintenance, power washer, leaf blower, etc.)

Compensation

$48,000 to $50,000 annually

FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment-related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team.

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