Respect Integrity Humanity Community Service Excellence

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME JOB PROSPECT

Kiwanis Homes has been providing affordable, secure, and sustainable housing communities for families since 1982. We currently own and manage approximately 1,100 apartment units, townhouses, and single-family homes in the Hamilton and Brantford areas, and we are growing. We are seeking someone to fill an existing vacancy as a

Permanent Full-Time, Live-In Superintendent

Core competencies To be successful in this position you will consistently demonstrate the following 6 competencies in the performance of your duties:

· Common Sense and Valuable Judgement

· Effective Communication

· Initiative

· Managing Time and Meeting Deadlines

· Personal Credibility

· Results Oriented

Your total compensation will include:

Starting gross annual compensation: $44,910 - $46,490, based on experience. Gross salary would be $33,558 - $35,138 plus rent-free accommodation of your 2-bedroom unit valued at $11,352 (taxable benefit) and payment of the Hydro usage for your unit.

Benefits:Comprehensive group insurance plan (extended health care; dental care; group life insurance; dependent life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; accident and serious illness, group critical illness; employee and family assistance plan; medical second opinion; virtual health care; travel insurance and assistance; travel cancellation); RRSP with employer matching contribution up to 5% of annual salary; training opportunities; annual paid vacation (from 2 paid weeks in your first year to 6 paid weeks according to policy based on years of service); 2 paid float days annually; paid annual holidays in addition to statutory holidays; free parking.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week plus on call for emergencies alternate nights, weekends, and vacation coverage.

General Responsibilities

Cleaning (Daily – 25% of your time)

· Check/tidy laundry, common lobby, and hallway areas daily

· Perform all cleaning for vacant units/turnovers.

· Maintain property grounds year-round, including performing daily walk inspections of complex to ensure standards are kept regarding litter, security lighting, playground equipment, trees/tree branches.

· Monitor and adjust building automation systems

Garbage Duties (Daily)

· Check garbage chutes and tidy up garbage rooms in the morning and afternoon in all buildings.

· Check all stairwells in all buildings in the morning and again in the afternoon while checking garbage rooms. Pick up garbage along the way.

· Monitor garbage containers in front of all buildings and in the underground and change as needed.

· General clean-up of the parking lot and around all buildings as needed.

· Place all garbage bins for pick-up on designated day at designated location and clean garbage rooms.





· Contact contractor for large item pick-ups.

Seasonal Duties – Winter

· Monitor performance of snow removal contractor for roadways and report concerns to Property Coordinator.

· Clear snow using snow blower and/or shovel from all sidewalks, walkways, entrances, and stairs on the property, including areas around fire hydrants. Apply salt, sand, or other ice melting substance to these locations.

· Monitor the ramps to the underground parking garages to ensure they are working and clear from the heavy volume of snow.

· Record weather and ground conditions daily.

Seasonal Duties – Spring/Summer/Fall

· Monitor performance of landscaping contractor for grass cutting, weed control, and report concerns to Property Coordinator.

Year-Round Duties (Intermittent as needed)

· Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.

· When requested, shows units to prospective tenants.

· Conduct inspections for move-outs and when repairs, painting, and cleaning is completed.

· Accompany Property Coordinators during annual unit and fire inspections.

· Assess and prioritize maintenance requests. Contact contractor when directed by Property Coordinator to coordinate scheduling with tenant and contractor.

· Maintain supply inventory and re-order, as necessary.

· Deliver correspondence to units when requested by Property Coordinator.

· Monitor and complete duties outlined in the Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan.

· Other position-related duties assigned by the Manager of Facilities and Maintenance.

· Clean entrance ways, underground garage, stairwells and sidewalks with power washer as needed.

· Update intercom and key fob system for residents.

Incident Reporting

· Document the following incidents and promptly forward the reports to both the Manager of Facilities Maintenance and Property Coordinator.

- Domestic disputes.
- Noise complaints (after having responded to them).
- Vandalism.
- All incidents that resulted in attendance by Police, EMS, or Fire Services.
- All incidents of suspected or confirmed child abuse or neglect.

· When necessary, contact by-law enforcement for unroadworthy or improperly parked vehicles and submit a report to Property Coordinator.

Emergencies – fire, gas leak, flood, accidents, criminal activity, storm damage

· If the tenant has not done so and the emergency warrants, call 911.

· Request incident number from attending emergency service.

· Document all incident details.





· Contact the office and/or Property Coordinator immediately.

Corporate Compliance Responsibilities

· Understands and adheres to Code of Conduct and all policies of Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications Required

Education and experience

· Have proven experience in all facets of cleaning and minor maintenance (lock changes, faucet leak repairs, toilet plunging repairs, miscellaneous building repairs, painting).

Qualifications

· Possess excellent English communication (listening, speaking, and written) and interpersonal skills.

· Able and willing to maintain a professional working relationship with other staff.

· Experience working with diverse populations and in organizations with multiple sites is considered an asset.

· Familiarity with social housing and/or non-for-profit organizations a strong asset.

Working Conditions

· Be bondable.

· Lift up to 100lbs and be willing and able to climb 8 flights of stairs multiple times a day.

· The frequency of some or all duties may need to be adjusted from time to time.

· The Superintendent will be required to meet with the Property Coordinator and attend staff meetings, workshops, and training sessions from time to time.

· You live on site where you work.

Application Process:

Submit your resume and cover letter by noon, Friday, September 25, 2026.

We will consider all applications so if you have most, but not all, the necessary qualifications, you are welcome to apply!

Kiwanis Homes is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging reflecting the communities and residents we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We ask applicants to advise us when contacted that accommodation is necessary and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We may use elements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to evaluate candidates for some positions. When used, it will be applied with human oversight and augment, not replace, the hiring team’s judgement and accountability.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment opportunities with our organization. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or placement agencies, thank you.

Pay: $44,910.00-$46,490.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Superintendent (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes
📍 Canada