Resident Caretaker - Vancouver, Canada - Strand

Strand

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

STRAND IS LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND RESIDENT CARETAKER / BUILDING MANAGER

Strand is seeking a Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Resident Caretaker / Building Manager, for a rental property which consists of 152 residential units.

The primary role for this position is to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the property. 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 throughout North America.

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 40,000 homes across North America while consistently maintaining its established reputation for successfully and conscientiously developing real estate.

Strand is active throughout several regions in North America, with its head office, located in Vancouver, and regional offices in the southeastern and western United States.

Strand's active projects are comprised of over 8 thousand residential units across North America.

In British Columbia, Strand is developing over 4 thousand homes (2,200 condominiums and 1,800 rental apartments), 1 million square feet of industrial floor area, along with over 375,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

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

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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 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)

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