Building Caretaker

Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation

Onsite Caretaker

Salary: $17.99 - $20.11/hr – Unionized Position

Hours: 70 hours bi‐weekly Reports to: Director, Housing Services and Property Manager

The Caretaker is relied upon as a point of contact for all building residents. Further, caretaker ensures the property is maintained and well‐kept at all times. The incumbent will be responsible and perform the duties of the position with a helpful and friendly disposition. In addition to the hourly rate of pay, all caretakers who live onsite receive a significantly reduced rental rate as employees of WHRC.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will be a high school graduate or academic equivalent.
• The incumbent will also satisfy the following additional skills/qualifications:
• Patience and the ability to deal with stressful situations and circumstances.
• Able to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to communicate effectively with tenants, fellow staff members and contractors – must be able to read and write in English.
• Physical and mental ability to perform a full range of cleaning, maintenance, security, and administrative duties – must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform minor home maintenance task.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‐solving capabilities.
• Clear criminal record abstract
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle ‐ preferred

Desirable:

• Knowledge of or experience working in not‐for‐profit housing
• Experience or knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act and landlord requirements thereunder

Duties & Responsibilities: The following listing is not exhaustive but does highlight some of the position’s main responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of common areas (vacuuming, grass cutting, snow shovelling etc.)
• Moving items (possible heavy lifting)
• Minor in‐suite maintenance tasks as required.
• Generally, monitor assigned buildings and related security.
• Record keeping (snow shoveling log, assigned key log, etc.)
• Suite turnover reports – move‐in/out condition reports and spec. sheets.
• Be available during 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Be available to respond to emergencies not during regular business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants are asked to send their cover letter and resume referencing Caretaker in the subject line to [email protected] Your cover letter & resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $17.99-$20.11 per hour

Work Location: In person