Job Description

Company Overview

Prevent Mechanical has been providing preventative maintenance programs, service, and repairs to light commercial and condominium customers in Calgary for 25 years. We have built a team of technicians who feel good about doing good work. We provide good pay, benefits and mutual respect. We strive to provide a great workplace. We support each other. We are family people first, our own and our customers.

Summary

We are hiring a dispatcher/service coordinator to manage daily technician scheduling, emergency response, and service workflow.

This role requires judgment, planning, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in real time. It is not a call-centre or entry-level admin role.

Responsibilities

Dispatch plumbing and HVAC technicians based on urgency, skill, location, and efficiency Triage emergency calls (leaks, no heat, safety issues) Build and adjust daily and next-day schedules Communicate schedule changes clearly to technicians Coordinate access with property managers, tenants, and unit owners Monitor email for approved quotes and convert them into jobs using ServiceTrade Attach vendor invoices to the correct jobs in a timely manner Coordinate building water or heating shutdowns for repairs Combine work to minimize repeat shutdowns and unnecessary return visits Follow up on after-hours and weekend call-outs Close completed jobs so they can be invoiced Communicate delays and updates professionally Handle upset customers calmly and constructively

Qualifications

Strong organizational and prioritization skills Ability to think ahead and anticipate downstream impacts Comfortable making decisions under pressure Clear, professional phone and email communication Ability to manage interruptions without losing track of priorities
Experience in dispatch, service coordination, facilities management, property management, or trades-based scheduling is a strong asset.
Experience with ServiceTrade or similar field service software is an asset.

What this job is NOT

Not a call-centre role Not a purely clerical or admin position Not suitable for someone who needs rigid scripting or constant direction

Why This Role Matters

Dispatch is a critical operational role. Strong dispatching keeps technicians productive, customers informed, and the business running smoothly. We will train you on our systems and processes, but you must be able to think, plan, and adapt.

Apply on Indeed with your resume. Selected candidates may be asked scenario-based questions during the interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

How many years experience do you have dispatching service technicians? Briefly describe the types of operations you have experience dispatching for... (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, facilities, construction, etc) This role requires making independent scheduling decisions and managing competing priorities throughout the day. Are you comfortable with this level of responsibility?
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Work Location: In person