Building Superintendent

FirstService Residential Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a highly motivated Building Superintendent for an upscale condominium in Oakville, Ontario. The role may be live-in or live-out depending on the suite readiness, with potential progression to a Building Operations Manager for suitable experience.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with compensation in the range of $43,680 to $65,000 per year. You will oversee building maintenance, safety, and resident relations, and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• Experience with condominiums preferred; knowledge of BAS and building machinery (boilers, chillers, pool, etc.).
• Strong customer service experience with residents is essential.
• Familiarity with maintenance schedules and mechanical/environmental systems such as boiler, chiller, sprinkler, elevator rooms, and fire panel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment.
• Report deficiencies, maintenance requirements, vandalism, and supplies to the Property Manager.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with contractors and residents.
• Perform checks of mechanical rooms and manage waste.
• Familiarize yourself with all rooms and perform light repairs in common areas.
• Paint touch-ups and follow-up on requests; enforce condominium rules.
• Daily meetings with manager and maintain logs.

Skills

Customer service

BAS knowledge

HVAC systems

Building maintenance

Emergency procedures

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Boiler room equipment

Chiller systems

Sprinkler systems

Elevator machinery

Job description

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Building Superintendent for one of our upscale condominiums.

This candidate may work as live-in or live-out but live-in candidates will need to start the position on a live-out basis until the superintendent suite is ready for move-in. We are also open to candidates working in this role as a Building Operations Manager should their experience align with those requirements.

Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Site Location: Oakville, ON

Compensation: $43,680 - $65,000 / year

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, healthy environment
• Responsible for reporting all deficiencies, maintenance requirements, vandalism and care taking supply inventory to the Property Manager as required
• Respond to any emergencies, interact with contractors and building residents.
• Perform check of mechanical room and handle garbage
• Get familiar with every single room in the building
• Ability to paint and do touch ups
• Follow and improve procedures, follow up on requests
• Ability to perform small repair in the common areas
• Perform ongoing prevention maintenance
• Enforce rules and regulations of the Condominium
• Give recommendations to solve and improve a situation
• Daily meeting with manager
• Create/improve reading log – keep records
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with condominiums preferred - The Superintendent must have knowledge of BAS; also building machinery / equipment (boilers, chillers, pool, etc.)
• Strong customer service experience with residents is essential
• Knowledgeable of maintenance schedules - Proficient with: sprinkler room (dry and wet system), boiler room (electrical and gas), HVAC (glycol system, chiller system), generator room, elevator room, pool room, main electrical room, fire panel, makeup air units, sump pumps, booster, pumps, irrigation system, compactor room, circulation pumps
• Proficiency with email use - Must familiar with emergency procedures (fire and water leaks)
• Excellent interpersonal, phone and customer service skills - Proficient English speaking and writing skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Sense of responsibility is a must
• Highly energetic and able to respond to changing priorities in a positive manner

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing or walking applied for extended periods of time. Working conditions generally entail eight (8) hour shifts, but may be subject to alteration. Mental and physical stress may be incurred. Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to unpleasant and noxious fumes and odors. Some jobs require an employee to hazardous work environments. Some jobs require an employee to work where there is a significant change of injury.

About Us

FirstService Residential is North America’s foremost property management firm specializing in Property Management, Front Desk Security Guards, Cleaners and Superintendent within our Property Services Department.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we offer our more than 19,000 associates competitive salaries, top benefits, and career training, continually investing in our associates’ professional development and setting the bar for exceptional service. Our associates enjoy an inclusive work environment and a rich culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

Embark in a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService today.

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

FirstService Residential welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.

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FirstService Residential is owned by FirstService Corporation, a proudly Canadian company and one of Canada’s great business success stories.

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