Live-In Building Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent who is customer service-focused, detail-oriented and hard-working to join the team at a high-rise condominium building in downtown Ottawa. The employer for this position is a Condominium Corporation that is managed by Apollo Property Management. 

This position offers:

• The convenience and comfort of living on-site (provided as a taxable housing benefit) in a beautiful main floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, no daily commute required


• Utilities included, along with access to building amenities


• Free parking & storage unit


• Cable and cell phone plans provided


• Uniforms supplied 


• Health & Dental Benefits 


• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation 

The successful candidate is a team-oriented, organized, self-motivated individual who is able to multi-task, has excellent communication skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment. Please note that this is a non-smoking condominium. Pets are permitted within individual units but are not permitted to be walked in the building's common areas.

Position Description:

• Performs minor electrical, minor plumbing repairs and maintenance


• Responds to owner/resident requests/complaints in a courteous, friendly, prompt and professional manner while on-site, when requested by the Property Manager


• Completes building inspections on a daily basis including exterior site inspections and reports any problems to the Property Manager


• Supervises contractors working on site, ensures scope of work is being completed, reviews and reports to the Property Manager when work is completed


• Maintains and checks operating logs


• Assists the Property Manager, as required, to efficiently maintain the property


• Maintains suitable inventory of building maintenance and cleaning supplies


• Participates in a rotating emergency after hours on call schedule


• Promotes and maintains site safety and security


• Maintains and/or assists in grounds keeping and exterior repairs

• Ensures that work areas and mechanical rooms are clean and properly maintained


• Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly, completes list of all belts sizes, motor specifications and filters on the following: pumps, fire protection panel and sprinkler systems, utility meters, water treatment, HVAC systems (which includes cooling towers and heating coils)


• Prepares all garbage and recycling bins for pick-up, returns bins


• Ensures that garbage/recycle rooms are clean

• Monitor persons hired for cleaning and reports any deviations 

• Receive complaints and work orders from residents and take required actions 

• Carry out scheduled inspections of condominium units

• Assist with monthly building inspections 

• Responsible for snow removal at all entrances and sidewalks 

• Maintain exterior grounds, lawns, plants, shrubs, trees and flowers 

• Maintain amenities

• Perform emergency cleaning 

• Prepare elevators for move-ins and move-outs 

 Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Minimum 5 years high-rise building maintenance experience


• Knowledge of Fire Plan and Workplace Safety Programs


• Customer focused personality


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently


• Experience with the use of maintaining Condominium building mechanical systems

• Knowledge and experience of preventive maintenance techniques


• Knowledge and experience of swimming pool maintenance, considered an asset


• Prior experience in the Property Management industry, considered an asset


• Criminal record check required

Only successful candidates will be contacted.