Building maintenance workers and superintendents

NOC

73201

- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

General building maintenance workers inspect and perform minor repair to building equipment. Building superintendents are responsible for building operations and may supervise other workers.

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General building maintenance workers perform tasks related to the general maintenance of buildings. They execute minor repair work, maintain equipment and installations and perform preventive inspection of systems relating to building mechanics. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs

Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and make minor purchases as required

Respond to requests from residents for minor repairs

Perform daily inspections on the building systems

Provide general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers

Coordinate the preparation of housing units prior to the arrival of new residents

Ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment

May advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent

May process lease or rental applications, including completion of background and credit checks

May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies

May supervise other workers.

Also Known As

apartment building maintenance worker
building operator - maintenance
building superintendent

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Secondary school education is usually required.

Previous maintenance experience may be required.

A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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6.4%

Female

93.6%

Male

Employment by age

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10.1%

15-24

8.1%

25-34

15.9%

35-44

19.8%

45-54

37.7%

55-64

8.4%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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17.9%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

42.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

12.8%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

22.9%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

3.9%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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14.8%

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

13.7%

Health care and social assistance

11.2%

Real estate and rental and leasing

60.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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18.90%

Northeast

28.70%

Southeast

25.60%

Southwest

18.10%

Central

8.60%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$46,000

Northeast

$48,800

Southeast

$52,800

Southwest

$43,200

Central

$50,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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