Job Description

About Western Securities

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.

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 in a shopping mall/strip mall environment. Preference will be given to candidates with direct previous experience.

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.

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.

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:

Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person