Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations, including monitoring and maintenance of the assigned buildings. The Superintendent will work closely with the Resident Manager and oversee sub-contractors for various services, ensuring a well-maintained and smoothly functioning property.
Responsibilities:
• Develop thorough knowledge of the physical building and all its HVAC, M&E, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure full knowledge of the Fire Safety Plan, the fire alarm system, and its components (such as sprinklers, fire pumps, generators, elevators etc.)
• Perform fire equipment inspections throughout the building.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs, including preventative mechanical maintenance and common elements repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Complete apartment inspections as needed, including review of apartments at turnover.
• Complete unit turnover, including cleaning, painting, and completing repairs to ensure the apartment is restored to move-in ready condition.
• Perform drywall repairs, and minor carpentry repairs.
• Prepare and organize waste and recycling bins to maintain order and cleanliness in designated garbage areas. Move waste and recycling bins to prescribed areas on established pick-up days.
• Seasonal outdoor work - light shoveling of snow and minor landscaping maintenance duties on an as-needed basis.
• At times and only as-needed, cleaning duties may be assigned.
• Ensure tenant satisfaction by delivering prompt, courteous service and completing all work in a professional manner.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety practices and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date records and daily work logs; must be computer literate.
• Be on call outside of regularly scheduled hours and on weekends, as part of a rotational on call schedule.
• Perform all duties according to established standards and frequencies.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma.
• WHMIS, Working at Heights, Standard First Aid qualifications is an asset.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in a maintenance or superintendent role correcting and resolving various problems related to water, lighting, HVAC and other systems.
• Willingness to work at any of the assigned locations (Ottawa and surrounding areas, including Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Renfrew).
• Basic computer skills.
• Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take the initiative, work independently and possess a strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service and a good understanding of onsite safety measures.
• The ability to work on-call, with evening, night and weekend scheduling, is required.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
• As a condition of employment, must present and maintain a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
• As a condition of employment, must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Fluency in English. French is an asset.
Role Specific Requirements:
• Participate in the out-of-hours rotational (every second week) schedule, which required that you are on-call to respond to emergencies during out-of-hours (5:00pm to 8:00am)
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines, which may create stress.
• Interior and exterior work in all weather conditions.
• As a condition of employment, must present and maintain a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
• As a condition of employment, must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Performance of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects (up to 50lbs for cleaning and maintenance purposes)
