Description The Caretaker is accountable for cleaning, light maintenance and operational support across designated properties at Neighbours. This includes responsibilities such as janitorial duties, snow and refuse removal, equipment monitoring, record keeping, posting notices and executing minor repairs and work orders. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, work quality and timeliness to meet prescribed guidelines.

This position reports to the Manager, Property Services and is part of a team assigned to a portfolio of buildings and where team members are expected to foster an organized and efficient maintenance environment. The Caretaker ensures that all cleaning and light maintenance activities are performed reliably and that the Property Services Coordinator and Manager, Property Services are well-informed at all times on site conditions, maintenance issues and security concerns. The Caretaker is required to identify and resolve site-specific issues related to building cleanliness and general upkeep and ensure that all interactions with others respect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including those living with mental illness, addictions or experiencing social isolation.

The Caretaker is expected to be a positive and dynamic presence across all assigned properties, and to manage multiple priorities, adapt to varying workloads, respond to emergencies as needed and often work under tight timelines to support the operational excellence.



The position requires a high degree of self-motivation and an ability to work independently and with attention to detail.

Requirements

Work Experience/Education/Certifications

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in all aspects of professional cleaning and light maintenance / repairs.

Competencies/Skills/Attributes

- Knowledge of cleaning products and their appropriate application and WHMIS guidelines.
- Experience operating cleaning machinery such as buffers, steam cleaners, power washing machinery, wet and dry vacuums, floor strippers, etc.
- Experience in lock changes and repairs, minor plumbing and household repairs, operation of equipment such as snow blowers and garbage processing equipment.
- Strong verbal, comprehension and written English language skills for effective communication and interaction with all staff, contractors and community members; Ability to read and comprehend cleaning product labels and MSDS information.
- Ability to use computer and mobile applications for e-mail communication, building maintenance (Yardi), and entering work hours.
- Competency and experience in property maintenance, including the protected operation of various cleaning and landscaping machinery.
- Perform minor repairs due to wear and tear and vandalism.
- Ability to lift and carry loads of up to 25 kilograms
- Ability to work independently.
- Sensitivity to working with tenants who may be living with mental illness, addictions and social isolation.

📌 Caretaker - 12 Months (Canada)
🏢 Neighbours Community Homes
📍 Canada