Applications must be submitted jointly by two individuals intending to live and work on-site together. Individual applications will not be considered.
Position Overview
Berlin Communities is seeking a dependable, service-oriented couple to work together as the live-in Building Superintendent team for a residential community at 1434 Highland Road West in Kitchener.
This is a shared, two-person position suited to a couple whose combined strengths include building maintenance, cleaning, organization, administration and resident service. Both individuals will contribute to the operation of the property and work together to provide reliable on-site coverage.
As the on-site representatives of the Property Manager and Property Owner, the Superintendent couple will help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming residential community. The couple will share responsibility for the building’s daily operation, upkeep, emergency response, unit turnovers and resident support.
The Superintendent couple will divide and coordinate responsibilities according to their respective experience and strengths. Duties include:
- Providing a welcoming, professional and responsive experience for residents
- Responding to resident inquiries, concerns and maintenance requests
- Completing general maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, carpentry and basic fixture or equipment replacement
- Identifying and promptly reporting maintenance, building or safety concerns
- Following established procedures for building and maintenance emergencies
- Maintaining common areas and supporting general building cleanliness
- Completing garbage removal, snow removal and landscaping when these services are not performed by contractors
- Cleaning and preparing vacant suites for incoming residents
- Coordinating unit access for contractors, service providers, inspectors and other authorized visitors
- Conducting property and unit walkthroughs with contractors, municipal representatives or other authorities
- Processing and following up on work orders
- Maintaining fire-safety logs and other required building records
- Supporting monthly rent collection and serving formal notices when directed by the Property Management team
- Monitoring and managing building supplies, spare parts, tools and equipment
- Maintaining regular communication with the Property Management team
- Performing other reasonable duties related to the operation and care of the property
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a couple who can operate as a dependable and cooperative team. The successful applicants will collectively demonstrate:
- General maintenance and repair skills
- Experience in property maintenance, building operations or another maintenance-related role
- Strong cleaning, organizational and administrative abilities
- Professional and respectful communication with residents
- Good judgment and the ability to respond calmly to urgent situations
- Reliability, initiative and a proactive approach to property care
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A shared commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and well-run residential community
Previous superintendent or residential property-management experience is an asset.
Accommodation and Amenities
A two-bedroom apartment is provided as part of the overall compensation package.
The successful couple will also have access to available VUE and NUVO amenities, including:
- Gym
- Pool
- Party room
- Meeting room
- On-site parking
Schedule and On-Call Coverage
Both members of the Superintendent team will maintain regular working hours as established with Property Management.
Because this is a live-in position, the couple must work together to provide dependable coverage for after-hours building emergencies, including evenings, weekends and holidays. On-call availability does not mean both individuals will be actively working at all times; the couple will coordinate coverage while meeting the operational needs of the property.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON: Plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Compensation & Benefits
- Each member of the Superintendent team will receive a separate employment contract providing:
- Base salary of $25,000 per year depending on experience
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
The two-person team will also receive:
- A two-bedroom apartment provided as part of the overall compensation package
- Access to VUE and NUVO amenities, including the gym, pool, party room and meeting room
- On-site parking
The combined base salary for the team is $50,000 per year, plus performance-based bonuses and the provided apartment.
Application Instructions
To apply, please email the following to [email protected]:
- A resume for each applicant
- A joint cover letter introducing yourselves, describing how you would divide the responsibilities and explaining why you would be a strong on-site Superintendent team
Please include “Site Superintendents Application” in the subject line. Both applicants must provide a resume. If Indeed permits only one attachment, please combine both resumes into one document or email the second resume to [email protected] with both applicants’ names in the subject line.
Applicants must be able to relocate to Kitchener before beginning the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you applying as part of a two-person team?
- Are both applicants willing and able to relocate to Kitchener and live in the two-bedroom apartment provided at the property?
- Do both applicants understand that each person will receive a separate employment contract with a base salary of $25,000 per year, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses?
- Can your team provide coordinated on-site coverage for building emergencies, including evenings, weekends and holidays?
Experience:
- property maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- building maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- superintendent: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
