Building Superintendent at Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services

Closing: Posting will remain opened until filled

Term: Part Time (up to 25 hours per week)

Salary Range: $20.71- 24.26 per hour

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Building Superintendent for our building located in Sarnia .

As a Building Superintendent, reporting to the Internal Maintenance Supervisor, you will be an integral member of the Maintenance Team, responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing the general operations, and maintenance of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services apartment facilities in a responsive and professional manner. The Building Superintendent will be tasked with care and maintenance of rental units, addressing tenant concerns and the general upkeep of the facilities. As the onsite representative of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, this individual will respond to tenant inquiries, emergencies, and conduct regular inspections to verify the safety and condition of all aspects of the interior and exterior of the building. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

The successful candidate will be a goal-oriented, organized, enthusiastic individual who understands and appreciates how safe, affordable housing contributes to the quality of life and serves as a stable foundation.

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+.

In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter .

Please note that you are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation:

In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. This comprehensive compensation package includes:

• Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;

• Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Family Day, Easter Monday, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and, Louis Riel Day;

• Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;

• A competitive salary in the pay band 4, $20.71- $24.26.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Provide responsive, professional customer service to all tenants of the facilities;

• Communicate with tenants on behalf of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services;

• Perform regular property inspections of common areas, building exteriors, and landscape;

• Report all maintenance concerns to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services in a timely manner;

• Ensure 24/7 availability of emergency services including being a point of contact for emergency and after- hours calls;

• Provide basic landscaping (grass cutting etc.) and winter clearing of walkways and salting;

• Provide on-site visibility as required;

• Lock or unlock doors, turn lights on/off as required;

• Perform general clean-up of facilities;

• Sweep, mop, dump garbage and recycle bins, perform all cleaning aspects of halls, stairwells and common areas as well as washing walls, windows and window coverings;

• Clean light fixtures and change bulbs/tubes;

• Responsible for vandalism clean up and repair within skill level;

• Supervision of environmental safeguards and alarm systems;

• Regular checks of fire alarms, extinguishers;

• Determine needed supplies and equipment;

• Monitor need for equipment maintenance and repair;

• Responsible for proper inventory of materials and supplies;

• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems, e.g., "systems for preventative maintenance", "maintenance requisitions", scheduled work and continued quality improvement/risk management programs;

• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

To qualify for this role, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma/GED preferred;

• Minimum 1 year experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings preferred;

• Highly motivated and able to work independently;

• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities;

• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility;

• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures);

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;

• Drivers License preferred;

• Able to create alternative solutions to problems;

• Excellent time management and project management skills;

• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning;

• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures;

• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment;

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;

• Able to work well under pressure;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email;

• First Aid skills and/or certificates would be considered asset.

Conditions of employment:

• Physical ability to lift up to 75lb;

• Required to be on-call as necessary;

• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.;

• Hazards associated with trade;

• Work both indoors and outdoors.

We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.