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Resident Caretaker
S.A.M. Management Inc.
Looking for a great place to work? A place where you can use your strong residential management background in a new and uncharted way? Then consider us for this outstanding opportunity!
We are looking for a full time, live-in or offsite, Resident Caretaker to maintain Beaumont Meadows, a townhouse complex in the Fort Garry neighbourhood.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
· Strong compensation plan
· Substantially discounted rent
· Excellent (company paid) Health / Dental / Disability Insurance
· Regular daytime hours
· Free parking
· Long term stability of organization
· We strive for a constant improvement of the employee experience
· Organization that is committed to the community
· No two days are every the same!
About us:
S.A.M. (Management) Inc. is a non-profit social housing management corporation focused on serving its residents well by ensuring our administration is sensitive and responsive to each person’s individual needs, as well as the social housing market.
We are a supportive, collaborative, and professional organization that strives to provide socially responsible property management services in partnership with organizations offering affordable housing options in the community.
We are supportive, collaborative, and professional.
For more information about our organization, please visit us at https://sam.mb.ca/
Job Profile
Reporting to the Building Operations Manager, the Residential Caretaker is responsible for the onsite care and maintenance of the managed property and ensuring the comfort and safety of the tenants. Must have a strong maintenance background and physically able to mow/shovel and pick up litter daily.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Residential Caretaker is responsible for:
General property maintenance, including:
· Carrying out daily and/or scheduled checks of the building; including mechanical equipment and fire alarm panels
· Responding to emergency calls from tenants and completing incident reports
· Maintaining the building in compliance with workplace health & safety standards
· Maintaining control of all keys for the property, according to SAM standards
· Moving garbage bins for pickups
· Ensuring building security, including keeping a log of all trades people or contractors who enter the building
Basic maintenance & repairs, including:
· Lawn maintenance and snow shoveling,
· Plumbing (clearing clogged drains, replacing faucets, toilet repairs)
· Drywalling (minor patch & paint)
· Appliance assessment and/or repairs
· Repairing window hardware (including broken screen replacement)
· Flooring repairs and installing rubber base
· Changing deadbolts and door handles
· Changing lightbulbs and cover plates
Cleaning:
· Maintaining the cleanliness of all public areas; including washrooms, halls, lounges, stairways, washrooms, elevators, vestibules, laundry rooms, equipment rooms, and garbage rooms
· Cleaning of all floor and wall surfaces, wood work, furniture, electrical, plumbing and heating fixtures, external and internal windows, and doors
· Cleaning vacant units, including cleaning before and after contractors start/complete turnover work
Administration:
· Responding to calls and emails from residents, contractors and SAM staff
· Following up on outstanding work orders until completed and ensuring quality control is maintained
· Delivering notices to tenants, as required
· Completing Rental Unit Condition Reports on turnover
Public relations including:
· Liaise with tenants and other stakeholders including businesses, agencies and the public at large
· Show vacant units to prospective tenants
Dealing with Emergencies and Incidents:
· Responding to after-hours emergencies and/or urgent incidents involving the building and/or tenants
· Contacting the appropriate contractors, if applicable, to minimize injury to any person or damage to the property
· Providing written reports of any emergencies or incidents to the Property Manager the next business day
Qualifications
· Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
· Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
· Tech savvy with cell phone, email, computer, and printer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Representation of SAM Management Inc in a positive manner through professional conduct
· Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally
· Ability to work cooperatively with others
· Skilled at setting priorities, development of work schedules and tracking details
· Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines
· Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Degree of Autonomy
· Works with limited supervision
· Work is typically observed as a check on quality, accuracy, completeness, and conformity to policy or procedure on a periodic basis within a month
· Judgment and discretion are exercised within a framework of specific policies and procedures
Working Conditions
· Work takes place on site
· Required to be on call to respond to building or resident emergencies
TYPE OF PERSON WHO WOULD SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
· Highly organized self-starter - utilizes common sense
· Directive personality – solves problems in a decisive manner
· Ability to think like an owner - ·strong drive to help others
· Detail oriented – but with the creative ability to get the job done
· High level of integrity and dependability - strong sense of urgency and results oriented
NEXT STEPS:
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are qualified to join our team, we would love to hear from you! Please send us your resume, along with a *cover letter that briefly responds (in 3 separate numbered paragraphs) to the following questions:
1) Relevant qualifications and work experience
2) Why you feel you are you a good match for this role
3) Your availability to start date and expected compensation (ballpark range)
* If you do not include a cover letter – your application will likely not be read.
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the position.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe strongly in diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you able to lift 50 Lbs ?
• Do you currently live in Manitoba ?
• This job requires a Clear Criminal Record Check - are you OK with this ?
• This is a full-time position that can either be live-in or offsite. Which do you prefer?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• MSDS and Workplace Hazardous Materials System: 1 year (preferred)
• fire alarm panels and elevator equipment: 1 year (preferred)
• mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment: 1 year (preferred)
• Building Management and Caretaker: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person