Commercial Building Maintenance

For more than 90 years, Western Securities has been committed to providing value to the community by purchasing, developing, and managing real estate for the purposes of long-term retention and value-added redevelopment. The company operates in Canada and the U.S. with roots firmly planted in Calgary, Alberta, where it remains family-owned and managed for four generations.

Western Securities is currently under construction on several projects including the first phase of Uxborough, a mixed-use development adjacent to the Calgary Cancer Centre, and Fourth Street Lofts, a high-rise multi-family development in the Beltline. WSL has several new, major projects in the early stages of development and is constantly evaluating new development opportunities throughout Calgary.

About the Position

The Commercial Building Maintenance role is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations by performing routine maintenance tasks and providing general building services.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operation of specific commercial locations including the repair and maintenance of the equipment building systems towards the objective of peak efficiency resulting in maximum tenant and customer comfort. You will provide a safe and comfortable working environment for all tenants and customers, respond to all maintenance and safety inquiries with confidence and proficiency providing solutions in a timely and effective manner, understand and maintain all integrated Fire Life Safety and Security systems, and perform daily inspections of all common and service areas. This position may include responsibility of more than one Commercial Property.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Working closely with the Property Manager, facilitate, oversee, and follow-up all scheduled preventative maintenance contracts and work order services.

· Perform general repairs as required.

· Assist the Tenant with maintenance requests if possible, including having contractor information available for the Tenant to utilize.

· Liaise as required with base building contractors and project managers during any site construction projects.

· Provide recommendations and implement and manage projects with respect to repairs and replacement of equipment and any capital project.

· Monitoring and control of all Fire/Life safety equipment’s.

· Implement and maintain emergency, fire and life safety plans, emergency procedures, building access controls, security systems, reports and recommendations.

· Respond to emergency situations as required (i.e. power outages, fire alarms, etc.).

· Ensure occupational health and safety best practices are implemented.

· Assist in the operating costs budgeting process.

Occasional tasks may include after hours emergency calls such as break ins, damage to the property or fire.

Basic sidewalk maintenance, ice control and shoveling during the winter. Exterior maintenance, painting, garbage control

All maintenance tasks as required from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum five (5) years’ of directly related hands-on experience with Commercial Property Management and Maintenance.

. Working in process for 5th Class Power Engineer Certification will be an asset.

· General construction and maintenance knowledge of building systems, security access, mechanical processes and functions.

· Hands-on knowledge of general maintenance and repairing building components such as lights, ballasts, plumbing, door hardware, etc.

· Physically fit enabling reasonable lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and walking.

· Ability to work independently and with other team members.

· Be organized including attention to details, ability to prioritize workloads and to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.

· Strong interpersonal and communications skills dealing with tenants, service contractors and suppliers.

Valid drivers license and ability to be mobile during the day (own vehicle)

You are an enthusiastic and positive person who exhibits high stands of excellence in all things. You competently work independently with high confidence, strong communication and organizational skills while providing the highest standard of customer service.

· Must be bondable and able to present a clean criminal clearance check as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:

Maintenance: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person