Maintenance administrator
City of Calgary, department of Housing is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Maintenance administrator. City of Calgary, department of Housing focuses on addressing housing affordability challenges in the city. It offers financial support, incentives, and funding programs to affordable housing providers, helping to boost housing supply and create diverse options for residents. Its efforts target community needs and promote long-term housing stability. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Housing
Position: Maintenance administrator
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $37.77 – $50.50 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle
Requisition ID: 312087
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a High School diploma
Experience: Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a property maintenance, construction, or property management setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume customer service environment with changing priorities
- The candidate should demonstrate strong conflict management skills and the ability to effectively deal with stressful situation
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should have GED plus job-related coursework and demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and strong keyboarding skills (50 words per minute)
- The candidate should hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and have the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes
- The candidate should be eligible for appointment as a Commissioner for Oath, experience working with vulnerable populations and diverse communities
- The candidate should have experience in a government or regulated environment, training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and mental health first aid
- The candidate should have previous scheduling and/or dispatching experience, knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act of Alberta (RTA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP), and the Alberta Minimum Housing Standards
- The candidate should have experience working with confidential and sensitive information, knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and/or Yardi, well-developed communication skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to monitor and respond to a variety of maintenance requests (for example: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, residential repairs, and renovations), assign work orders to internal staff or external contractors as required, and follow-up to ensure an immediate response in emergency situations
- The candidate should be able to create detailed schedules for move outs and renovations, track and schedule non-emergency plumbing and heating shut downs, diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance problems with residents over the phone
- The candidate should be able to coordinate with trades, staff, contractors, and residents to schedule repairs, provide support to tenants with questions about unit maintenance and lease requirements
- The candidate should be able to create work order and purchase order follow-up reports and investigate those that have not yet been invoiced, provide building maintenance and management support to supervisors
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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