Resident Caretaker - Vancouver, Canada - Strand

Strand

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

STRAND IS LOOKING FOR A RESIDENT CARETAKER / BUILDING MANAGER

Strand is seeking a Resident Caretaker / Building Manager, for a new rental property which consists of 89 residential units and 4 commercial units.

The primary role for this position is to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the property that includes both residential and commercial tenants.

Additionally, providing a high level of customer service to all residents and being the front line of the property.

WHO IS STRAND?

Founded in Vancouver in 1976, Strand has been actively involved in a number of real estate sectors, including: the development and acquisition of multi-family apartments and condominium projects, single family land and housing developments, the development of multi-unit warehouse projects, the acquisition of office building properties, and the provision of mortgage financing to developers for residential and commercial developments across Canada and the United States.

While Strand has maintained a relatively low profile, consistent with the philosophy of its major shareholders and financial partners, Strand has acquired, developed, and financed over 23,000 homes while consistently maintaining its reputation for thoughtfully and successfully developing real estate.

Strand is active throughout several regions, with its head office, located in Vancouver and an office in the western United States.

Strand's active projects are comprised of over six thousand residential units and, in Greater Vancouver, Strand is developing over thirty-four hundred homes (fourteen hundred condominiums and two thousand rental apartments), along with over one million three hundred thousand square feet of employment generating space (retail/office/light industrial).

Strand's development platform has established a reputation as a well-recognized and respected developer in the region by demonstrating a commitment to innovation, quality, and building for the needs of the region's diverse and evolving demographic composition.

WHY JOIN STRAND?

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative work involved in the operation of the property, according to procedures set by the company and instructions by the Property Manager
Enforces the provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act
Preparing and compiling leasing documents for the rental of suites, parking and / or storage lockers
Completing move in/out inspections
Advertising vacant units for rent
Working through monthly AR reports to collect rent, and deposit any rent payments as needed
Collect security deposits upon completion of signed Tenancy Agreement
Cleaning of all common area when cleaners are not at the property
Ability to review maintenance requests in detail and provide information to Property Manager
Ability to make light repairs on maintenance request
Maintain accurate and up to date files on all residents
Schedule and supervise contractors
Daily common area inspections, including parking levels, bike rooms, garbage rooms, stairwells, and all levels of the property.
Attending emergencies after hours if required
Attending to tenant requests and keeping detailed records of requests for the Property Manager
Proving daily and weekly report to the Property Manager
Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance (i.e., pressure washing, unit filter changes, etc.)
Living onsite is not required
Issues key access cards and maintains record for each suite

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Two (2) years of relevant Building / Property Management experience
Sales and Customer Service roles in previous work experience
Excellent customer service skills
Working knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
Able to work in an environment often requiring multitasking
Selfmotivated with the ability to take directions and work without supervision
Professional with a positive attitude
Able to follow direction
Outside the box thinker
Being able to problem solve
Willingness to work afterhours and on weekends if required
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance
Ability to work in a team
Honest and reliable
Experience with painting, maintenance and repairs is an asset
Bookkeeping or other related administrative experience is an asset
A solid understanding of Windowsbased software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

BENEFITS

Strand is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth, and the betterment of all those who dedicate themselves to the realization of its objectives.

True to the company's nature as a "family of professionals", we are committed to making continued investments in our people.

Strand provides a very competitive compensation structure and benefits package that includes the following: