Working Together to Enhance the Rental Experience
We’re always looking for fresh talent to help us enhance British Columbia’s rental market for residents and property owners alike. From building managers to Head Office professionals, you can enjoy flexible schedules, an open-door policy and a dynamic corporate culture. Resident Building Managers are also eligible for reduced market rent and a monthly gas allowance.
Devon Properties is headquartered in a thriving part of Victoria’s downtown neighbourhood and also has regional offices around British Columbia, including Vancouver and Kelowna. Learning is an essential part of the Devon Properties experience, and we’re committed to helping our employees develop the knowledge, skills and abilities for ongoing success. We look for individuals with excellent team working skills, who are highly organized and proactive.
Career Opportunities
Building Management and Maintenance
Resident Building Manager (Victoria)
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Resident Building Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience including showings, rentals, administration, move in/out, suite inspections, repairs and maintenance, and tenant relations.
The Resident Building Manager is a service-oriented, self-starter with strong maintenance and repair skills, problem-solving skills, as well as a collaborative team-player who is able to build professional relationships within the organization and with our tenants. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities.
About the role:
- Live-in Building Manager position
- Rent benefit for live-in buildings
- Competitive market salary relative to the size of the building
- Work independently
- Multifaceted and varied job duties
Responsibilities:
- Manage the tenant experience end-to-end for the assigned building(s) including overall building maintenance, repair, showings, move in/outs’, inspections, tenant relations, and administration/ all relevant tenant paper work.
- Enforce and ensure adherence to the BC Residential Tenancy Act.
- Prepare vacant suites for new tenants by completing necessary repairs, upgrades and/or cleaning.
- Promote tenant satisfaction through the timely resolution of complaints, ongoing communication, and by maintaining the property in a clean, safe, and orderly state of repair.
- Ensure that the appearance and physical aspects of the building(s) meet Devon standards and owner established standards through performing general repairs, cleaning and maintaining all common areas, maintaining grounds, and performing routine site and safety inspections, and communicating concerns and requests to the Property Manager.
- Coordinate work activities and services from vendors and other contractors as needed by researching and identifying needs, supervising contractors, and ensuring open communication between contractors, owners, and project team members.
- Attend to the collection and safe deposit of all rent monies and other receivables from the tenants.
- Complete various administrative tasks and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Experience in building management/maintenance, hospitality, or seniors housing is an asset
- Solid general maintenance and repair capabilities
- Clean and professional appearance, presentable to the public at all time
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC an asset
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen to others, collaborate and resolve conflict
- Detail oriented with ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Energetic, responsive team player with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle at all times during employment
- Completion of a criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
- Ability to work flexible hours
We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@devonproperties.com.
Candidates will only be contacted if they are selected to move forward.
Building Superintendent
Building Superintendent (Victoria)
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Live-in Building Superintendent is responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience including showings, rentals, administration, move in/out, suite inspections, repairs and maintenance, and tenant relations.
The Building Superintendent is a service-oriented, self-starter with strong maintenance and repair skills, problem-solving skills, as well as a collaborative team-player who is able to build professional relationships within the organization and with our tenants. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities.
About the role:
- Live-in Building Superintendent position
- Rent benefit for live-in buildings
- Competitive market salary relative to the size of the building
- Work independently
- Multifaceted and varied job duties
Responsibilities:
- Manage the tenant experience end-to-end for the assigned building(s) including overall building maintenance, repair, showings, move in/outs’, inspections, tenant relations, and administration/ all relevant tenant paper work.
- Prepare vacant suites for new tenants by completing necessary repairs, upgrades and/or cleaning.
- Promote tenant satisfaction through the timely resolution of complaints, ongoing communication, and by maintaining the property in a clean, safe, and orderly state of repair.
- Ensure that the appearance and physical aspects of the building(s) meet Devon standards and owner established standards through performing general repairs, cleaning and maintaining all common areas, grounds, performing routine site and safety inspections, and communicating concerns and requests to the Property Manager.
- Coordinate work activities and services from vendors and other contractors as needed by researching and identifying needs, supervising contractors, and ensuring open communication between contractors, owners, and project team members.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and make minor purchases as required.
- Provide general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers.
- Presents rental applications and may complete background and credit checks.
Qualifications:
- Experience in building management/maintenance, hospitality, or seniors housing is an asset
- Solid general maintenance and repair capabilities
- Clean and professional appearance, presentable to the public at all time
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC an asset
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen to others, collaborate and resolve conflict
- Detail oriented with ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Energetic, responsive team player with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle at all times during employment
- Completion of a criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
- Ability to work flexible hours
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $28.85 per hour