Jr Building Operator

Westcorp; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcorp is seeking a Jr. Building Operator for its Heritage Station property in Calgary. The role involves maintenance tasks, client relationship management, and requires a 5th class power engineering certificate. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong mechanical skills, customer service orientation, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health Spending Account

Qualifications

• Experience in high-rise buildings prioritized.
• Strong willingness to grow in a career as a building operator.
• Ability to work outside regular hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a preventive maintenance program.
• Perform daily site inspections and respond to maintenance requests.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Safety Conscience

Education

5th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Tools

Basic Maintenance Tools

Job description

Property Name Heritage Station Job Location CA-AB-Calgary ID 2023-1836 Job Category Building Maintenance Job Type Full Time # of Open Positions 1 Posted Date 1 hour ago(11 / 1 / 2023 4 : 57 PM)

Join the Westcorp Team!

Westcorp is seeking a capable Jr. Building Operator for the London at Heritage property in Calgary. This role is perfect for an energetic, motivated, and experienced technician capable of working independently and with a team. London at Heritage Station is a condominium property comprising 716 suites, a 2000-vehicle parkade and a commercial / retail component comprising 100,000 square feet. There is also a future development component that will include two new towers of over 600 rental units and an industry-leading amenity platform.

The successful candidate will possess their 5th class power engineering certificate. They should be able to think strategically and creatively and exercise good judgment to identify and evaluate value-creation opportunities. The property management industry is highly customer service-driven. This person must have excellent client relationship-building skills with a strong focus on exemplary customer service.

Working in property management is not just a job. It is a lifestyle dedicated to improving people's lives where we are the "caretakers" of people's homes and businesses. As the Jr. Building Operator, you have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and tenants at London at Heritage. Do you love working with a team and possess strong mechanical and maintenance abilities? If so, we are looking for you and would love to talk to you.

Who you are :

• You have a strong willingness to grow in a career as a building operator and have exceptional work habits in this hands-on role.
• You are customer service-oriented and have exceptional relationship-building skills.
• You are a strong communicator with proven conflict-resolution skills.
• You are an agile high-performer who can collaborate effectively and hustle independently.

Primary Key Responsibilities :

• Assist the Senior Building Operator with implementing and adhering to a comprehensive predictive and preventive maintenance program for the asset.
• Administer safety systems for efficient operation and ensure that log sheets are properly filled out and filed (emergency generator, fire panel, fire pump, elevators, phones etc.).
• Perform daily site inspections and be available to respond to any general maintenance requests (i.e. doors, door hardware, painting, drywall repair, carpeting, plumbing, lighting, etc., for proper operation, wear and tear maintenance requirements, etc.).
• Troubleshooting and performing repairs to prevent mechanical equipment or system from failure (i.e. filter changes, belt changes, greasing, parts swap, etc.).
• Assist with daily waste management system as required.
• Inspect contractor work, ensuring all deficiencies are rectified in a timely manner and that the integrity of the asset is not compromised.
• Complete all administrative requirements in line with Westcorp’s playbook policies, including but not limited to daily mechanical rounds, purchase orders, work orders, snow logs, etc. and keep accurate records of all work and transactions.
• Prioritize and schedule all work to meet deadlines.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls and participate in the rotational on-call service.
• External routine maintenance duties including, but are not limited to, snow removal, landscaping, and general site cleanup (as required outside of contractor visits).

Required Skills and Abilities :

• ABSA Fifth Class Power Engineering certification is required.
• Experience in a high-rise building will be prioritized.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical systems and HVAC operations is required.
• Must have your own basic maintenance tools.
• Must have the ability and flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including weekends for on-call, as required.
• Safety conscience and safety-oriented attitude.
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to work independently and as a team player and can adapt to a variety of tasks.
• Westcorp is a technologically sophisticated organization that uses TEAMS, Yardi and Angus. Proficient smartphone / computer skills are a must.
• Physically fit, ability to lift, carry or move heavy items.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Sr. Building Operator.
• Security clearance required upon offer of employment.
• In alignment with our Westcorp Values : Integrity, Vitality, Accountability, Results, Collaboration, Learning and Innovation

Working at Westcorp :

Headquartered in Edmonton, Westcorp Property Management Inc. is a vertically integrated company that creates, invests in and manages residential, commercial, and hotel properties. Westcorp operates in Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, and Bonnyville, and they are committed to significant growth in the coming years. Based on its existing development land holdings, Westcorp confidently expects to double the size of its portfolio in the next 5-7 years.

Westcorp is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Westcorp employs 200 people with decades of combined, extensive and successful experience. We provide our employees with a work environment that promotes professional and personal development.

Our approach to employee attraction and retention is straightforward : We want the best of the best. To attract the 'best of class' and the best new entrants to the real estate field, Westcorp provides :

• Our Westcorp Values of Integrity, Vitality, Accountability, Results, Collaboration, Learning, and Innovation
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package including a Health Spending Account