The Team

Providing people with the best place to live and work since 1968, Porte isn’t just about real estate – it’s about community. For more than 57 years, we’ve been shaping neighborhoods, uplifting lives, and doing work that truly matters, all thanks to our people.

What guides us? Our Porte Promises – a set of beliefs we’ve thoughtfully shaped, lived, and fine-tuned over time. They anchor how we show up every day: People Focused. Committed to Excellence. Trustworthy. Community Builders. When we pair these promises with action, we create change that lasts.

A career at Porte means joining a supportive, welcoming team where you can grow, contribute, and actually have fun at work. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified, and we offer a variety of Porte Perks designed to help you thrive – and enjoy the ride:

Kickstart Mondays with coffee, treats + weekend banter.
Weekly team fitness training to sweat & reset.
Casual Fridays & Friday Happy Hour (rooftop edition when the sun decides to show up!).
RRSP matching because future-you deserve it.
Extended Benefits & a Wellness Reimbursement Program
A stocked office kitchen, great coffee, and healthy snacks for all-day fuel.
Give back with Porte Cares – fundraise, volunteer, or have your personal charitable contributions matched.
Year-round learning and development opportunities.

In Spring 2026, we’re moving into a brand-new top-floor office in Strathcona – complete with stunning views and plenty of space to collaborate, create, and celebrate.

As a second-generation, family-run company, we’re proud of our legacy – and even more excited about what’s ahead. With ambitious growth in residential rentals and commercial spaces across BC and Calgary, we’re shaping communities and providing homes for hundreds of people each year. At Porte, every role matters, every voice counts, and every person helps us build the future.

Welcome to Porte – where growth, community, and impact aren’t just values. They’re our way of working and living.

Learn more about us at porte.ca

Job Summary:

Porte is seeking an experienced Building Caretaker to join our team for a 118-suite residential community in South Surrey 1881 152 St – Alden. In this role, the Building Caretaker will oversee all operational and management aspects of the property.

Daily responsibilities will be determined through ongoing consultation and mutual agreement with the Residential Property

Manager. All tasks must be carried out following Porte Realty’s guidelines.

Job Duties.

Personal relations; Maintain a good and equal relationship with Residents and Residential Property Manager and
Building Manager. Carry out minor repair and maintenance issues in suites/buildings or arrange for Porte Realty
Maintenance Team to repair.
Janitorial duties of both interior and exterior common areas of the building.
Keep exterior grounds clean by picking up any garbage and sweeping walkways and driveways. This includes salting and removing snow as required.
Clean suites during turnovers.
Respond to emergencies which occur during, and occasionally outside of regular work hours.
Assist with liaising and coordinating with trades and management teams.
Assist to direct and supervise approved repair and maintenance contractors as required.
Assist with suite rentals – show suites to prospective tenants as required.
Assist with move-in and move-out inspections as required.
Serve notices and documents as required in compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act.
Be accessible by cellular phone when out of the suite/office.
Process all maintenance requests through Yardi Maintenance Systems.
Other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications:

2+ years building caretaker experience or related experience in a similar role.
Good working knowledge of building management and maintenance requirements.
Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Good working knowledge of computers and word processing, specifically Microsoft Office.
Basic understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly motivated and able to work independently, with limited direction.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
Proven handyman skills are an asset.
Ability to meet routine physical demands.
Ability to work under pressure.

Job benefits

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000.
Referral bonus program.
Company’s perks/discounts (i.e. Goodlife Gym membership, Perkopolis etc.).
RRSP contribution.
You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.