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.

This role is primarily responsible for the Barrhaven property (approximately 80%), with travel to other properties within Ottawa and the surrounding area (approximately 20%) to provide vacation and leave coverage. A company vehicle located at the Barrhaven property will be available for travel when supporting other sites.

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.

Additional Travel / Vacation Coverage Component (20%)

• Provide coverage for vacation, sick time, and other absences at company properties within Ottawa and the surrounding area.

• Use the company vehicle provided from the Barhaven property when travelling to other sites.

• Perform all regular superintendent duties at other locations during coverage periods, ensuring continuity of service and building operations.

• Coordinate with the Property Manager to schedule and prioritize coverage assignments.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

• WHMIS, Working at Heights, Standard First Aid qualifications are 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 within Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

• 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.

• 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 schedule every second week (on-call 5:00pm to 8:00am).

• Provide service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines, which may create stress.

• Perform interior and exterior work in all weather conditions.

• Performance of repetitive tasks.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 50 lbs for cleaning and maintenance purposes).