Superintendent

Morguard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate management firm in Toronto is seeking a Superintendent responsible for performing maintenance on properties and ensuring they meet high standards. The role involves managing emergencies, subsequent tenant requests, and overseeing building safety systems. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a similar role. Skills in communication and organization are essential, as well as a basic proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a related role.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in general construction.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and various repairs including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with suite turnover and inspections.
• Maintain life and safety systems and oversee contract security.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Superintendent is accountable to the Building/Property/District Manager for performing minor routine maintenance of the property to ensure the quality of work is performed and maintained to the standards established by Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Building and Suite Maintenance
Performs routine, preventative and ad‑hoc maintenance of the building, equipment and grounds and various repairs including minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry (i.e. door repairs, installation and maintenance of directional signage, etc.) as requested by manager and/or residents and follows‑up with completing the maintenance request form and forwarding to manager/property administrator for further follow‑up and/or file.

2.Superintendent Coverage & Emergency Response
Responds to all emergencies to investigate and resolve immediately, notifying Manager in the event of emergency (e.g. fire, flood, environmental issues, etc.); required to be on‑call outside of normal working hours (e.g. evenings and weekends) as per schedule to deal complex tenant issues and inquiries to contribute to tenant satisfaction and retention as well as suite turnover (e.g. putting the elevator on service for tenant move ins/outs & completing incoming/outgoing suite inspections & documentation, etc.).

3.Building and Suite Cleaning
May be responsible for cleaning vacant suites (e.g., dusting, vacuuming, washing, etc.) as well as common areas including stairways, hallways, elevators, etc. following outlined cleaning schedule; patrols exterior grounds, emergency exits and stairwells, removing garbage and debris to ensure area is safe and clean; assists with compactor room and bins maintenance (garbage and recycling); ensures storage room is kept tidy, notifying manager if supplies need to be replenished or equipment is in need of repair; removes snow from building entrances and pathways, applying salt wherever required.

4.Life, Safety and Emergency Systems
Ensures all building life, safety and emergency systems are maintained including routine fire alarm tests and compliance with all Health and Safety, Risk Management and environmental policies and procedures as they relate to the property; responsible for log keeping related to building general as well as life and safety systems.

5.Building Security
Oversees contract security; may supervise recreational and building facilities and perform daily security checks to ensure all vacant units are locked, fire doors remain closed and unlocks laundry room doors and any other recreations rooms in the morning and locks rooms at night.

6.Suite Turnover
Assists with suite turnover such as cleaning, reserving elevator, inspecting suites with incoming and outgoing residents, completes documentation and submits to manager for review; may be required to remove all garbage and clean suites once keys have been returned and/or notified by Management the suite is vacant.

7.Support to Leasing and General Administrative Duties
May be required to provide support leasing/rental functions (i.e. suite showing, preparing rental/leasing documentation, etc.) and assist with daily routine administrative tasks (i.e. delivery of notices, preparing correspondence/documentation, etc.) as requested by management to ensure the ongoing operations of the property.

Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in related role

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in general construction

Good knowledge of MS Office applications is an asset

Core Competencies

Good communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to work independently

Ability to work pressure

Ability to handle difficult situations in a professional manner

Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Working knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act is an asset

Exposure to Yardi is an asset

About the Team

Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage and invest in high‑quality, well‑located, geographically diversified assets across North America. We have built our business with strong leadership and a proven management platform that have generated substantial, risk‑adjusted returns – and significant long‑term growth. With more than 40 years of experience and a dynamic team of 1,500 professionals, our commitment is to realize the potential of real estate through value creation and operational excellence. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 905 281‑5967.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1517
• Job Category Semi‑Skilled Manual Workers CA