Part-time Building Manager

Socket.dev; Vernon; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Vernon, BC is seeking a part-time Building Manager to lead one residential building within our Property Management Team. The role offers 16–24 hours per week with flexibility for weekend, month-end turnover, and on-call shifts.

You will handle emergencies, coordinate vendors, show suites, schedule move-ins/outs, maintain files, and ensure safety and service standards with autonomy and limited supervision.

Qualifications

• One year’s experience in multi family residential property management.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle water leaks and emergencies.
• Foster a friendly, professional environment for residents and contractors.
• Address resident issues and service requests within 24 hours.
• Show available suites and maintain rental levels.
• Schedule move-ins/outs and document processes.
• Maintain comprehensive files for tenants, suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure building maintenance and safety.
• Coordinate resources to meet property goals.
• Oversee on-site cleaners and some cleaning duties.
• Implement daily operations policies and handle inquiries.
• Perform other clerical duties as required.

Skills

Property management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Confidentiality

MS Word

Excel

Buildium

Tools

Buildium

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Thinking about a change?

We are currently accepting applications for a part-time Building Manager to join our Property Management Team in Vernon, BC. The Building Manager provides critical hands‑on leadership managing one of our residential rental buildings and enjoys working autonomously with little supervision. This position is anticipated to work 16–24 hours per week, with flexibility to work occasional weekends, month‑end turnover periods, and on‑call shifts. The position will also participate in weekday on‑call coverage, as well as a rotating weekend on‑call schedule.

What you will be doing:

• Handling water leaks and building emergencies;
• Foster a friendly and professional environment for residents, prospects, service providers and contractors, while maintaining a high level of customer service;
• Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours;
• Show available suites to prospective residents and maintain unit rental levels;
• Schedule move ins and outs and process all associated documentation;
• Establish and maintain comprehensive files on current tenants, suppliers and contractors;
• Ensure proper physical maintenance of the building and surrounding property, maintaining the health and safety of the building;
• Effectively manage and coordinate resources and activities to accomplish property goals;
• Oversee contractors to ensure required maintenance and repairs are completed properly;
• Coordinate activities of the on‑site cleaners in addition to some cleaning duties as required;
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures for all building daily operations, including: setting work schedules, responding to customer inquiries and complaints and ensuring policy and procedure are followed;
• Other clerical office duties that may arise.

What you need to bring:

• One year’s experience in multi family residential property management;
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel is required, previous experience with Buildium is an asset;
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment;
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and take responsibility for your work;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships and to work well in a team environment;
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Is this the right role for you?

• You are a self‑motivated professional with a high level of initiative, a sense of urgency, and have the proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities;
• You have a high level of attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills;
• You are a collaborative team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done well and enjoys a challenge.

What do we offer you?

Finding and keeping the right people is very important to us. We want to offer an opportunity to someone who is passionate not only about building quality apartment buildings, but also having the chance to build communities which make a lasting impact. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $27.00 - $30.00 per hour for the right candidate.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the role has been filled.