Maintenance Technician

At Aspen our Vision is to remain a highly respected boutique real estate company and employer of choice. We will continue to earn exceptional returns by adding value through ownership, management and development opportunities.

Through our Purpose, Aspen Properties is passionate about creating value for our team and community. We pride ourselves on our Core Values; Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Service Excellence and Teamwork. Through the core values, our employees are committed to a culture of honesty, open communication and accountability with high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

We offer a dynamic opportunity, with an excellent compensation and benefits program. We are a fun and professional environment that promotes and rewards learning, development and success. Aspen is an equal opportunity employer that values hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are pleased to announce we have an immediate opening for a team and service-oriented individual to fill a **Maintenance Technician** role based in downtown Calgary.

Maintenance Technician | Calgary

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician will report to the Operations Manager and is responsible for front line tenant interaction and assisting with general property operations.

Regular work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. with some scheduled after-hours work required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responds to general carpentry (drywall, floor tiles, etc.) calls as generated from the Service Centre
- Responds to doors, locks, key requests, general hardware and maintenance calls as generated by the Service Centre
- Provides backup to other members of the crew with trouble and problem investigations and solutions, and assist with investigative projects related to other building systems
- Carries out filter changes as required in conjunction with an Operator (includes disposal of used filters and vacuuming of fan plenums, mostly carried out after hours)
- Completing tasks assigned by the preventative maintenance system weekly, quarterly and annually
- Purchasing and maintaining an inventory of hardware and shop supplies for Building Operations staff
- Responds to troubleshooting, minor repairs, tenant requests, within the scope of ability
- Assists with investigative projects within the scope of ability
- Assists as required and as available in minor and major repairs to facilities within our buildings
- Additional duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor, such as, but not limited to
- Mechanical room cleaning
- Assisting Building Operators with equipment repairs
- Assist Building Operators in the Aspen Calgary portfolio as required

Qualifications:

- Minimum High school diploma
- 3 years of maintenance / repair background
- Prior experience in a commercial real estate environment preferred
- General handyman and carpentry skills
- General drywall and door repair / installation skills
- Locksmith knowledge would be an asset
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Honesty and Integrity
- Successful City of Calgary Police Information/Criminal Record Check

Competencies Required:

- Superior customer service skills
- Strong, effective, and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, tenants, and the public
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to provide service and organization to multiple properties.
- Experience using a preventative maintenance system
- Ability to handle multiple demands with competing priorities, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and adapt to new ideas and constant changes