Property Caretaker (Live-in)

Property Caretaker (live-in)

job description

Akelius is seeking a property caretaker to live at and maintain a residential property within the portfolio.

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.

• clean and maintain building common areas
• be on-call for inspecting, and if possible, addressing service requests
• 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, floor, 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
• other duties as assigned

Who you are

• have a valid driver's license and access to vehicle
• three 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 offer

• annual salary range: $30,000 to $40,000 + a living apartment
• competitive benefits
• 4% RRSP match

• annual fitness benefit
• internal industry specific education and training
• social events throughout the year

About Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, manages residential properties.

Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, London, and Paris.

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Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know.