Building Superintendent

Job summary

Perform general building maintenance, small repairs, and emergency responses to ensure a safe living environment. Coordinate with contractors and manage the preparation of vacant units for new occupancy.

Job details

About the role DMS, a division of Tribe Management Inc. is seeking a Live‑in Building Superintendent to support the day‑to‑day maintenance and operations of a residential building in North York. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑cared‑for living environment for residents. This position is well suited to someone who takes pride in hands‑on work, communicates well with residents and teammates, and enjoys being part of a collaborative on‑site team. What you’ll be responsible for Performing general building maintenance and small repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, and carpentry Responding to after‑hours and weekend emergencies on a rotational on‑call schedule Completing cleaning, landscaping, and snow removal when contractor services are unavailable or do not meet standards Processing, completing, and closing maintenance work orders Coordinating garbage and recycling movement to designated pick‑up areas Maintaining inventory of tools, spare parts, and building supplies Preparing vacant units for occupancy, including cleaning and minor repairs Working collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and the property management team Supporting additional duties within the scope of the role as required What you bring To be successful in this role, you must have: Hands‑on ability to complete small repairs, including electrical, painting, plumbing, drywall, and general maintenance (consistent with other on‑site staff roles) Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors, and internal teams A professional, reliable, and safety‑focused approach to on‑site work Experience & skills 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance or a similar role Knowledge and experience using hand and power tools Ability to work outdoors, and lift up to 25 kg, and safely work at heights using ladders Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to a broader team Basic computer literacy (email, work orders, simple documentation) Valid driver’s licence Previous experience in a live‑in or residential building environment is an asset Why work with Tribe Generous rental benefits as part of the live‑in arrangement Comprehensive benefits package Structured on‑call rotation with management support A company culture that values professionalism, accountability, and respect Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for an interview. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

Perform general building maintenance, small repairs, and emergency responses to ensure a safe living environment. Coordinate with contractors and manage the preparation of vacant units for new occupancy.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance with proficiency in using hand and power tools. Must possess a valid driver's license and the physical ability to lift up to 25 kg and work at heights.

Benefits

• Rental benefits • Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Painting
• Drywall
• Carpentry
• Building Maintenance
• Landscaping
• Snow Removal
• Inventory Management
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Power Tools
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Administrative