Property Caretaker (Live-in)

Job summary

The property caretaker is responsible for maintaining the residential property, including common areas, landscaping, and waste management. They must also perform regular inspections, address service requests, and respond to onsite emergencies.

Job details

property caretaker (live-in) Are you looking for a career opportunity within a global, growing real estate company? Then you might be our next property caretaker (live-in). Join us and be a part of our journey. JOB DESCRIPTION Akelius is seeking a property caretaker to live at and maintain a residential property within the portfolio. This is a backfill position. The property caretaker will live onsite and assist the property manager with maintaining the property and living conditions to Akelius’ standards. The successful candidate will be a great communicator. They will have strong time management and problem solving skills. Apartment accommodations will provided in a desirable location. * be on-call for inspecting and for addressing service requests * clean and maintain building common areas * assist the property manager to keep present suitable residents and to attract a high caliber of new residents * perform landscaping duties * address common area deficiencies by making repairs or escalating the matter to the Property Manager * complete regular scheduled inspections * inspect all vacant units once weekly to ensure units is in good showing condition * respond to all emergencies such as fire, flood, no heat, elevator failure, power failure and any other such problem that could be termed as emergency * secure the property by controlling master keys and the keys of all vacant suites * test all fire alarms and emergency generators and carry out all inspections and update all log books required for fire safety * inspect sidewalk and driveway conditions at a minimum three times a day and maintaining a daily snow log form during the winter season * sort and take out garbage, recycling and organics * take the bins outside for pick up by hand or with tools like bin tugs or tractors * care/maintenance for the bins and garbage rooms including on weekends * other duties as assigned WHO YOU ARE * have a valid driver’s license and access to vehicle * one plus years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance repair, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience * knowledge in using hand and power tools * clean driving record * problem solving- ownership of responsibilities , able to anticipate and address issues in emergency situations * great communication skills – able to interact with tenants, people focused, positive and stay professional * time management – organized, set priorities, meet daily targets and deadlines Akelius offers * annual salary range: $30,000 to $35,000 * competitive benefits * 4% RRSP match * annual fitness benefit * internal industry specific education and training * social events throughout the year * company summit every second year HOW TO APPLY Apply with a copy of your resume. ABOUT AKELIUS Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities in New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, London, and Paris. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. All applications are reviewed by our team.

What you’ll do

The property caretaker is responsible for maintaining the residential property, including common areas, landscaping, and waste management. They must also perform regular inspections, address service requests, and respond to onsite emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance and possess a valid driver's license with a clean record. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential for this live-in role.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits • 4% RRSP match • Annual fitness benefit • Internal industry specific education and training • Social events • Company summit

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building maintenance
• Mechanical repair
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Landscaping
• Fire safety inspection
• Snow removal
• Waste management
• Emergency response
• Tool operation
• Property inspection
• Power Tool Operation
• Good Driving Record
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Decision Making Software
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Problem Solving
• Real Estate
• Time Management

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Property Caretaker
• Assistant Property Manager
• Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers