Live in Superintendent

Tribe Management Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental benefits

Benefits package

On-call rotation

Professional culture

Job summary

Tribe Management Inc. seeks a Live‑in Building Superintendent for a residential building in Hamilton, Ontario. You will handle day‑to‑day maintenance, safety, and ensure a clean living environment for residents.

Ideal candidates provide hands‑on repair skills, strong teamwork, and reliable on‑site presence, with ability to work with contractors and management teams. Live‑in benefits included.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ability to complete small repairs across trades.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication with residents and teammates.
• Professional, reliable, safety-focused on-site approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and small repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, carpentry).
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies on rotation.
• Clean, landscape, and snow removal when needed.
• Process, complete, and close maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate garbage and recycling to designated pickup areas.
• Maintain inventory of tools and building supplies.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy; perform minor repairs.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and property team.

Skills

Hands-on repairs

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

About the Role

Tribe Management Inc. is seeking a Live‑in Building Superintendent to support the day‑to‑day maintenance and operations of a residential building in Hamilton. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑cared‑for living environment for residents.

This position is well suited to someone who takes pride in hands‑on work, communicates well with residents and teammates, and enjoys being part of a collaborative on‑site team.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Performing general building maintenance and small repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, and carpentry


• Responding to after‑hours and weekend emergencies on a rotational on‑call schedule


• Completing cleaning, landscaping, and snow removal when contractor services are unavailable or do not meet standards


• Processing, completing, and closing maintenance work orders


• Coordinating garbage and recycling movement to designated pick‑up areas


• Maintaining inventory of tools, spare parts, and building supplies


• Preparing vacant units for occupancy, including cleaning and minor repairs


• Working collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and the property management team


• Supporting additional duties within the scope of the role as required

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Hands‑on ability to complete small repairs, including electrical, painting, plumbing, drywall, and general maintenance (consistent with other on‑site staff roles)


• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors, and internal teams


• A professional, reliable, and safety‑focused approach to on‑site work

Experience & skills

• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance or a similar role


• Knowledge and experience using hand and power tools


• Ability to work outdoors, and lift up to 25 kg, and safely work at heights using ladders


• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to a broader team


• Basic computer literacy (email, work orders, simple documentation)


• Valid driver’s licence


• Previous experience in a live‑in or residential building environment is an asset

Why work with Tribe

• Generous rental benefits as part of the live‑in arrangement


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Structured on‑call rotation with management support


• A company culture that values professionalism, accountability, and respect

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for an interview. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.