Superintendent, Community Housing

Queen's University; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Kingston, Eastern Ontario, is seeking a candidate for a cleaning position responsible for maintaining the housing complex. Duties include cleaning common spaces, reporting damages, and acting as a point of contact for tenants. The role requires availability during peak turnover periods and good communication skills. This position supports a vital student living environment, ensuring that all areas remain welcoming and functional.

Qualifications

• Must be available for peak turnover periods (April 30, May 1, August 31, September 1).
• Ability to act as a point of contact for tenants.
• Basic understanding of lease agreements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans internal and external spaces within the housing complex.
• Reports damages for repairs.
• Admits and escorts contractors for repairs.
• Delivers tenant notifications.
• Cleans vacant units during tenant turnover.

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Housing and Ancillary Services team manages 4,940 student beds in 18 residence buildings, as well as off-campus rental apartment and housing properties, three dining halls, numerous retail foodservice locations on campus, the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, University Club and Event Services. Residence buildings also provide temporary accommodations for the summer conference, events and tourism markets. Revenue and services from these units support vital student life programs and contribute to the University's learning environment. Community Housing is responsible for all aspects of the University's leased housing and manages the off-campus properties owned by the University, consisting of 260 units at An Clachan, 123 units at John Orr Tower, and 62 properties in the University District. This position is responsible for cleaning vacant units during tenant turnover and the incumbent must be available for peak turnover periods (April 30, May 1, August 31, September 1). This position acts as the first point of contact for tenants. This position cleans common spaces within the housing complex, including hallways, stairwells, corridors, and laundry rooms. This position reports damages, required repairs, and violations of lease agreements. This position admits and escorts contractors to perform repairs in the building. This position also communicates with current and prospective tenants and delivers notifications. This position cleans internal and external spaces within the housing complex, including hallways, stairwells, corridors, laundry rooms and outdoor areas. This position reports damages, required repairs, and violations of lease agreements. This position admits and escorts contractors to perform repairs in the building. This position also communicates with current and prospective tenants and delivers notifications. This position acts as the point of contact for tenants.

What you will do

• Cleans internal and external spaces within the housing complex, including hallways, stairwells, corridors, laundry rooms and outdoor areas.
• Reports damages within the housing complex for repairs.
• Admits and escorts contractors to perform repairs in the building.
• Provides apartment tours to prospective tenants.
• Delivers tenant notifications.
• Reports violations of lease agreements.
• Cleaning vacant units during tenant turnover.
• Acts as a point of contact with tenants regarding building issues.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.