Are you someone who enjoys managing tasks, keeping things clean, and solving problems? If so, a career as a building superintendent may be of interest to you. Building superintendents are responsible for maintaining and managing commercial, institutional, and residential properties. This profession requires varying levels of education and offers an average salary of $23.64 per hour. The demand for building superintendents is approximately 19,300 per province.

Main Responsibilities of a Building Superintendent

As a building superintendent, your main responsibilities will include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness both inside and outside the building, ensuring that all mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilation, and power systems are functioning effectively, supervising workers and contractors in building maintenance and repairs, coordinating renovation projects, serving as a liaison between owners/managers and tenants, addressing tenant requests and complaints, keeping records, and working within budget constraints. In some cases, building superintendents may also operate equipment like lawn mowers, snow blowers, and sweepers.

Working Conditions and Skills Required

Working conditions for building superintendents vary depending on the size of the building and the property management company. Generally, they work a 40-hour week, but may be required to work shifts or be on call at specific times. Superintendents in smaller residential complexes may work part-time and may need to be available 24/7 for emergencies if they live in the buildings they maintain. To excel as a building superintendent, it is important to have a clean criminal record and the ability to be bonded. Knowledge of Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act is also necessary, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Building superintendents should enjoy working with clear rules and guidelines, operating equipment, and problem-solving through experimentation.

Start Your Career as a Building Superintendent

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a building superintendent, it falls under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
- 2006 NOC: Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (6663)
- 2006 NOC-S: Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (G933)
- 2011 NOC: Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (6733)
- 2016 NOC: Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (6733)

Build a Rewarding Career as a Building Superintendent

By choosing a career as a building superintendent, you can enjoy a fulfilling role that allows you to manage properties and ensure they are well-maintained and functional for tenants.

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