Superintendent; live-in

Overview

Akelius is seeking a superintendent to clean and maintain a portfolio of residential properties in the Downsview and Etobicoke area. This vacancy is for an existing role. Reporting to an experienced property manager, the superintendent will maintain the property to Akelius’ living standards by providing a safe and adequate environment for the tenants and assigned staff of the property. The successful candidate possesses a strong attention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service.

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, third party contractors, and city officials
• Print and prepare notices for delivery
• Complete regular property inspections
• Identify, address and/or repair deficiencies in the common areas or property grounds
• Care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment
• Inspect vacant units weekly to confirm good showing condition
• Complete resident work orders in a timely manner
• Facilitate smooth operations in partnership with third party service providers
• Maintain security by promoting property key and access procedures
• Respond to after-hours emergencies with support from the internal service center and property team

• Schedule and complete apartment repairs in a timely manner (drywall, plumbing, appliances, carpentry)
• Inspect vacant units to identify turnover repair needs
• Testing and accurate record keeping of fire safety equipment and power generators
• Maintain building equipment such as snow blowers, bin pushers or commercial vacuums
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., assisting construction managers and leasing managers)

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the property by establishing and following cleaning routines
• Perform basic landscaping and snow removal duties, including inspections and/or record-keeping
• Maintain a clean and tidy waste area; garbage chutes require thorough cleaning; move bins to/from pickup location where required

• Eager to apply Akelius’ customer service principles in every aspect of your work
• Experience as a live-in maintenance technician, cleaner, or superintendent required
• Three-plus years of combined experience in cleaning, building and mechanical maintenance repair, and customer service knowledge in electricity, plumbing, HVAC
• Knowledgeable and comfortable using hand and power tools and/or equipment
• Willing to use technology for inspections, work orders, and communication
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; clean driving record and background checks
• Adept problem-solver who takes responsibility and shows pride in your work
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple sites and priorities
• For regular maintenance, bring basic tools including drilling machine and screwdriver set

Apply with a copy of your resume.

• Annual salary range: $35,000 to $45,000
• Competitive benefits
• 4% RRSP match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry-specific education and training
• Social events throughout the year
• Company summit every second year

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in metropolitan cities including New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, London, and Paris. Read more at

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. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. All applications are reviewed by our team.