Security Concierge (Full-time, Night Shift)

As a Security Concierge, you’ll be responsible for assisting residents by providing information and services as needed. This role requires someone that is self-motivated, outgoing, detail-oriented and has great communication skills while having excellent organizational skills. **Shift Schedule**: Monday to Thursday: 12:00am to 8:00am and Saturday: 12:00am to 12:00pm **Site Location**: Markham, ON **Compensation**: $17.00 / hour **Your Responsibilities**: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty. - Identifies and clarifies residents’ needs and desires, answers questions, gives directions and instructions. - Ability to remain calm under pressure and act quickly. - Manages and screens messages. - Schedules access for authorized vendors to provide services within units. - Maintains guest privacy and organization reputation by keeping information confidential. - Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining 2 personal networks. - Enhances department and organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. - Ensures all safety and access control procedures and maintains a safe work environment. - Provide protection to the clients, residents and property of the buildings we are contracted to provide services. Provide assistance/ support by answering customer inquiries and direct as required. - Observe floors and stairways ensuring that they are clear of debris, obstructions and fire hazards and that access doors to sensitive/priority areas are locked. Be alert to deficiencies in the physical building which could cause injury or loss of client’s assets. - Enforce client’s rules, regulations, Municipal, Ontario and Canadian Laws and assist Police and Medical Staff when required. - Provide exceptional Customer Service to Clients, Customers, Contractors and Visitors to client’s property. - Perform routine property patrols of all levels of building, parking areas and perimeter and respond to and Emergencies and Fire Alarms. - Follow up with daily documentation, daily occurrence log, incident reports and front desk software as required. - Follow all On-site Procedures: Employee Handbook Policies and Procedures, Training Checklist, Standing Orders or Standard Operation Procedures, Client Policies and FirstService Residential Policies. **Skills & Qualifications**: - Must possess a valid Ontario Security License - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of College level courses with concentration in Business/Hospitality or Police/Security Foundations would be an asset. **Physical Requirements**: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Must be able to lift 50 lbs. - Must be able to sit for extended periods of time - Must be able to stand for extended periods of time - Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business **About Us** FirstService Residential is North America’s foremost property management firm specializing in Property Management, Front Desk Security Guards, Cleaners and Superintendent within our Property Services Department. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we offer our more than 19,000 associates competitive salaries, top benefits, and career training, continually investing in our associates’ professional development and setting the bar for exceptional service. Our associates enjoy an inclusive work environment and a rich culture of collaboration and mutual respect. **Embark in a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService today.** **Disclaimer Statement** The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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