Building Manager - Kingston

Job summary

The Building Manager oversees daily building operations, including maintenance, cleaning, and administrative tasks. They are responsible for maintaining positive tenant relations, managing work orders, and ensuring the safety and security of the property.

Job details

Position: Building Manager Location: Kingston, ON Type: Existing vacancy Hours: 40 hours per week, plus weekend shifts and on-call Compensation Range (includes salary, taxable benefit & shift premium): $44,000 - $63,000 Overview As a Building Manager at Homestead, you will oversee the daily operations of the building, ensuring it is well maintained, efficiently managed, and welcoming for residents and visitors. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, supporting tenant relations, handling administrative duties, and ensuring a welcoming, well managed environment for residents and visitors. Responsibilities: Cleaning/Maintenance * Ensure cleanliness of common areas & corridors * Prepare apartments for new residents * Facilitate work orders and perform minor maintenance in plumbing & electrical * Other grounds maintenance Tenant Relations/Administrative * Address tenant concerns effectively and promptly * Maintain positive relations with tenants * Show vacant apartments to prospective residents * Collect and record incoming rents * Serve legal documents as needed * Rent upcoming suites and complete required documentation Safety * Ensure resident safety and security at all times * Respond appropriately and professionally to emergencies * Maintain fire safety logs and winter logs General * Follow an ‘on-call’ schedule * Maintain accurate stock control records * Other duties as assigned by the Property Manager Qualifications: * Previous maintenance/cleaning experience preferred * Obtain a valid First Aid certification, paid for by the Company * Ability to lift up to 20 kg (e.g., trash bags, cleaning equipment) * Reliability, attention to detail, and safe work practices are essential * Team Player * Excellent Communication Skills * Excellent Customer Service Skills Why Homestead? * RRSP program to support long-term goals * Health, dental, and life insurance * Annual bonuses that reward success * Company events and celebrations * Growth and development opportunities About Homestead Land Holdings Limited: As a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company, we’ve spent decades creating and providing over 25,000 homes and managing over 200 quality rental communities that people are proud to call their home. We’re hands-on, ensuring every space is built with care. Additional Information: A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance are required for the position. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance. #HLH1

What you’ll do

The Building Manager oversees daily building operations, including maintenance, cleaning, and administrative tasks. They are responsible for maintaining positive tenant relations, managing work orders, and ensuring the safety and security of the property.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous maintenance or cleaning experience and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 20 kg. Reliability, strong communication skills, and a valid First Aid certification are required for the role.

Benefits

• RRSP program • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Annual bonuses • Company events

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building maintenance
• Plumbing
• Electrical maintenance
• Tenant relations
• Administrative duties
• Cleaning
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Safety compliance
• Emergency response
• Stock control
• Rent collection
• Documentation
• Maintenance Coordination
• Lifting Ability
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Building Management
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Fire Safety
• Operations
• Stock Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Building Manager
• Residential Community Manager
• Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers