Job Description

Building Superintendent

Accel North is Niagara's premier and largest cowork and flexible workspace provider. We assist entrepreneurs to Work, Meet and Grow. Accel North offers modern, turnkey workspaces including Suites, Offices, and Coworking in an Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Business Community. Our workspace inspires us, and our members. Let Accel North inspire you!

Our Class A, six-story building located in downtown St. Catharines needs the right person to keep it functioning and looking at the high standard our members have come to know.

Who Should Apply for this Position?

The right person may have experience with commercial buildings such as hotels, multi-story office buildings, medical buildings, schools, etc. Someone who has a background as a handyman or in general construction with knowledge in key trades such as drywall, paint, electrical and plumbing. We suggest you live in or close to St. Catharines and have access to your own vehicle for transportation

You are currently a

building superintendent

looking for a change, maybe to move to a cleaner, nicer building or work with a team that appreciates your efforts Or you are a

contractor

that has various trade skills and is looking for a change, stepping away from running from project to project and wanting a more balanced, healthy environment to work in Or you are a

handyman

or own a small business and want a change, looking for a stable pay cheque and a work-life balance Or you are the

maintenance person

at a hotel or seniors home and no longer wish to be on call evenings and weekends, 7 days a week. We can offer you a permanent day shift, and we will only call you after hours or on a weekend in extreme cases (1-4 times per year)

Role Type and Shift:

Permanent, full-time position (you can choose either a 30, 35 or 40-hour work week) Shift will be Monday-Friday, starting at 8:00 am. Flexibility for urgent emergencies (1-4 times per year) Some projects may require completion by a date for members to move in and may need some overtime (1-2 projects per year)

Overview of Required Skills:

Strong attention to detail on projects That you take ownership and pride in the tasks and projects you perform Strong communication skills to ensure you are aligned with our members and the management team, participating in weekly planning meetings Experience working as part of a team Excellent organizational skills for tools and maintenance room Must have a smartphone and be comfortable using apps on the phone for tasks and communication Understanding of fire systems, including emergency lighting, etc. Professional attitude when dealing with members Strong drywall repair skills Ability to paint to a high standard Moderate commercial electrical ability Moderate plumbing skills for repairs, etc. Valid driver's license and own vehicle to run errands; mileage will be reimbursed It would be nice if you have commercial HVAC maintenance skills, but not required It would be nice if possess Commercial Building Superintendent background, but not required

What you will receive:

Flexibility to schedule upcoming work weeks to align with your life outside of work- you pick a 30, 35 or 40-hour work week Competitive hourly wage Great health and dental benefits Project bonuses when completed correctly and on time Time to recharge with competitive vacation entitlement Opportunity to work for a successful and growing company

:

Building Operations

Daily interior and exterior walkthrough inspections of the property, building and HVAC systems Ensure building is operating at peak efficiency - you are the eyes and ears of the Management team Complete regular checklists and logs, i.e. weekly and monthly fire inspections, HVAC inspections, elevator inspections, alarm systems, etc. Building maintenance and repairs are performed in-house whenever possible, before moving to 3rd party trades Maintain computerized history and inventory of supplies, vendor contacts, and ensure approvals before placing orders with vendors as needed Keep detailed records and logs of issues, events and resolutions General landscaping duties, including lawn maintenance, trimming shrubs, maintaining gardens, some planting and in the winter, snow removal, salting walkways, etc.

Member Assistance

Working with the team to complete pre-scheduled tasks for members Answer all questions in a prompt, professional manner while sharing any findings with the management team

General Construction Skills

Responsible for drywall and office repairs, including painting, when a member vacates to return offices to move-in ready condition Painting during renovation projects and building touch-ups Running and installing the electrical in prep for final connection by a licensed electrician Plumbing experience required Preference to those with the skills and background to be hands-on to complete renovation projects, including building new drywall offices or working with modular walls Experience with building out metal stud walls, installation of insulation, wiring, new drywall, tape and compound, sanded and primed to be paint-ready

Requirements:

8-10 years of experience as a Commercial Building Superintendent, handyman or contractor with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of your skills and background across all key trade skills required for this role Willingness to tackle a variety of tasks, while managing risk and cost Willingness to learn new skills Tech skills and the ability to learn quickly such as apps on your phone Must be able to pass a criminal background check Knowledge of Ontario Building and Fire Codes preferred Strong computer skills preferred to look up contacts in Outlook, update task notes or email the team Knowledge of and certification for WHMIS, and Working at Heights. Knowledge of techniques of good body mechanics to prevent injury Able to perform varied physical work throughout the shift and on an ongoing basis We will provide training on certain building and safety systems Asset if you possess any certificates for plumbing and/or electrical

How to Apply for this Position?

Interested? Please send your resume. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Location:

St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person