Location: North Vancouver, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Live-Out
Salary Range: $53,000 to $58,000/year (Based on experience)
Property Size: 90-unit residential building
Start Date: October 1, 2026
About Us:
Salal Apartments represents our commitment to providing affordable housing options for individuals and families within the District of North Vancouver and surrounding communities on the North Shore. We take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming community for our residents. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and community-minded individual to join our dynamic team and oversee our property’s daily operations.
Position Overview:
The Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, physical maintenance, and tenant relations of Salal Apartments. This is a live-out position that requires a proactive professional who can balance hands-on technical upkeep with excellent customer service for our diverse community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Building Maintenance & Upkeep: Perform daily maintenance and janitorial duties to ensure common areas, walkways, and facilities are clean and safe.
- Repairs and Troubleshooting: Respond promptly to building-related maintenance issues. Perform minor repairs including painting, re-setting thermostats, replacing hardware, light bulb replacement, and snaking drains/toilets.
- Tenant & Contractor Access: Coordinate and manage key allocation for tenants. Provide access, oversight, and guidance for external contractors.
- Tenant Relations & Administration: Assist with tenant applications, coordinate move-ins/move-outs, and handle daily complaint resolution with a professional demeanor.
- Communications: Distribute building notices, policy updates, and relevant information to tenants and team members as required.
- Inventory Control: Track, manage, and order necessary maintenance supplies and building equipment within budget guidelines.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent level of education.
- Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of proven experience as a building caretaker or residential property manager.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with MS Office (Word) and Excel spreadsheets. Experience with property management programs is required; familiarity with accounting and database software is considered a strong asset.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong people skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Sector Experience: Previous experience working within the non-profit housing sector is considered a significant asset.
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