Maintenance Technician

Join the Westcorp Team:
**Position Summary**:
Working in property management is not just a job. It is a career dedicated to bettering people's lives. As property management specialists, we have the critical responsibility of being the caretaker of people's homes. This is an opportunity to build lasting relationships and create community. Do you possess great trouble-shooting and maintenance repair abilities? If so, we are looking for you, and we would love to talk to you.

**Who You Are & What You Bring**:

- You possess excellent maintenance repair abilities in plumbing, basic electrical, and other general maintenance areas of expertise.
- You have your own tools
- You enjoy working in a team environment
- You have a great customer service philosophy
- 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**:

- Perform general maintenance in the assets assigned, including heating repairs, sink backups or drain problems, faucet repairs, door repairs, caulking, etc.
- Perform predictive and preventative maintenance and regular building checks as required.
- Check and replace lights throughout the complex.
- Change locks and cut keys.
- Perform maintenance as required for suite turnover.
- Track inventory of parts, supplies and small tools.
- Assist in snow removal for the complex when required (in heavy snowfall situations).
- Participate in regular rotational on-call services.
- Assist personnel from other Westcorp departments as required.
- Execute all work in a safe, professional manner in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
- Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act in all procedures.
- Ensure local, provincial, & federal laws and regulations are observed in the community.
- Ensure comprehension and compliance with all Westcorp Playbook policies.
- Positively embrace Westcorp Corporate Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

**Required Skills & Abilities**:

- High School Graduate; Post Secondary Education an asset
- Minimum three years relevant maintenance experience required
- Must be proficient in the use of technology as we are working towards 100% paperless processes
- Must have the flexibility to change roles/tasks as required and be available to work the hours that can be irregular as required for the business needs, and must participate in the on-call rotation
- A high level of customer service-ability is a must as Westcorp is a highly service-oriented organization
- A high degree of professionalism and dedication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication ability in English
- Must be physically fit with the ability to lift, carry or move heavy items
- Safety conscience and safety-oriented attitude
- Highly organized, results-oriented and with the ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
- Must have own tools and safety footwear
- Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle
- Security clearance required upon offer of employment

**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, Bonnyville, and Michigan in the United States, 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:

- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package including a Health Spending Account
- Employee assistance program
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
- A mentoring culture