Maintenance Technician, Property Management (Edmonton)

An innovative thinker. Energetic. Flexible (not just from yoga). Someone who works from yes and enjoys working year-round in the great outdoors. Sound like you? Read on. 

You are

Known for having a knack for fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders – tenants and shopping centre customers, suppliers and the property team

An independent self-starter with a strong work ethic

Forward-thinking problem solver with the confidence to take charge and initiate

Strong team player with strong organization skills and a professional presentation and attitude

Proven that you are highly capable of multi-tasking, have an eye for detail, strong time management skills, a strong customer service orientation

You will

Conduct daily/weekly/monthly property inspections of a portfolio of shopping centres in Edmonton, St. Albert, (and at time, to our shopping center in Lacombe Alberta) to ensure all are well maintained and operated to an Anthem standard and have great curb appeal

Troubleshoot and handle basic repairs and maintenance including minor plumbing repair, light replacement, minor irrigation system repair, carpentry repair, minor electrical repair, pressure washing, minor paving repair, paint, site clean, general grounds maintenance (signs, walls, garbage cans, enclosures, gates, doors, other) minor landscaping, general building maintenance all in a hands-on capacity when appropriate and/or working though a qualified vendor to get it done

Maintain operations, along with the Property Manager related to HVAC, waste management, landscaping, pest control, property security, snow removal, parking lot and roof maintenance and rehabilitation, life safety systems, cleaning operations, tenant coordination and other aspects of physical operations to ensure the ongoing efficiency of the properties

Diagnose mechanical issues and correcting minor issues hands-on

Obtain approvals and order supplies, tools, or materials needed for repair and maintenance

Remove and dispose of illegal dumping at the property and assist with litter picking and snow removal if needed.

Oversee storm system maintenance, irrigation, exterior lighting and other systems as required

Oversee and ensure compliance with Anthem and legislated policies, standards, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environment, health and safety, and fire protection

Oversee contractors work for quality of workmanship and adherence to scope of work and meeting with contractors for estimates and planning

Respond to service requests, and maintenance demands and close out work orders on a daily basis

Assist the Property Manager with preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets

Establish strong relationships with tenants and provide a proactive, exemplary level of service

Assist the property team with co-ordination of tenant move-ins and move-outs and work with construction team on tenant build-outs or Landlord’s work

Supervise maintenance contracts and make sure the scope of work is delivered by the vendor responsible

Work collaboratively with other team members in leasing, asset management and construction, suppliers of service and all other stakeholders

Be on call for after hour emergencies

Perform other duties, as assigned

You have

High school education or GED and a related designation or degree from a technical college is a plus. A valid lift ticket is a plus

Knowledge of national and industry codes regulatory governance and standards such as WHMIS

WHMIS certification is a plus

Knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety issues

Skilled in the use of hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches and ability to take apart equipment to remove and replace defective property elements

Experience performing routine maintenance

A thorough knowledge of:

General maintenance procedures

Plumbing/carpentry skills

Current technology

HVAC, electrical/mechanical systems

Preventative Maintenance Programs

Ability to read blueprints, repairs manuals and parts catalogues

Ability to use ladders, man lifts and elevated platforms

Are prepared to complete physical and manual labour and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather as the role entails outdoor year-round work

Ability to conduct site inspections and write and manage reports

Ability to use MS Office and Excel and Outlook and other programs as required

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

The nature of this facility work is majority outdoors, year-round work. 

This position reports directly to the Senior Property Manager with daily work scheduling and supervision by the Building Supervisor.

Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America. Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes.  

We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States.

Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.

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