Building Manager - Kitchener

Homestead; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program

Health, dental, and life insurance

Annual bonuses

Company events and celebrations

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Homestead in Kitchener, ON, is seeking a Building Manager to oversee daily operations, coordinate maintenance, support tenant relations, and ensure a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

The role involves managing maintenance tasks, handling admin duties, and adhering to an on-call schedule with weekend shifts. A valid First Aid certification and ability to lift up to 20 kg are preferred requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/cleaning experience preferred
• Obtain a valid First Aid certification (company paid)
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg (e.g., trash bags, cleaning equipment)
• Reliability, attention to detail, and safe work practices are essential
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building operations to ensure maintenance and welcoming environment
• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage work orders
• Support tenant relations and handle administrative duties
• Show vacant suites to prospective residents and collect rents
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety logs

Job description

Position: Building Manager
Location: Kitchener, ON
Type: Existing vacancy
Hours: 40 hours per week, plus weekend shifts and on-call
Compensation Range (includes salary, taxable benefit & shift premium): $44,000 - $63,000

Overview

As a Building Manager at Homestead, you will oversee the daily operations of the building, ensuring it is well maintained, efficiently managed, and welcoming for residents and visitors. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, supporting tenant relations, handling administrative duties, and ensuring a welcoming, well managed environment for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning/Maintenance

• Ensure cleanliness of common areas & corridors
• Prepare apartments for new residents
• Facilitate work orders and perform minor maintenance in plumbing & electrical
• Other grounds maintenance
• Address tenant concerns effectively and promptly
• Maintain positive relations with tenants
• Show vacant apartments to prospective residents
• Collect and record incoming rents
• Serve legal documents as needed
• Rent upcoming suites and complete required documentation

Safety

• Ensure resident safety and security at all times
• Respond appropriately and professionally to emergencies
• Maintain fire safety logs and winter logs

General

• Follow an ‘on-call’ schedule
• Other duties as assigned by the Property Manager

Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance/cleaning experience preferred
• Obtain a valid First Aid certification, paid for by the Company
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg (e.g., trash bags, cleaning equipment)
• Reliability, attention to detail, and safe work practices are essential
• Team Player

Why Homestead?

• RRSP program to support long-term goals
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Annual bonuses that reward success
• Company events and celebrations
• Growth and development opportunities

About Homestead Land Holdings Limited:

As a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company, we’ve spent decades creating and providing over 25,000 homes and managing over 200 quality rental communities that people are proud to call their home. We’re hands‑on, ensuring every space is built with care.

Additional Information:

A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance are required for the position. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance.