Building Operator

PURPOSE

The Building Operator is accountable to the Property Manager for performing routine preventative and ad-hoc maintenance activities daily pertaining to the building and site equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner to ensure uninterrupted performance of all building systems and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Building Maintenance

Performs daily inspections of the building systems, performs routine, preventative and ad-hoc maintenance. Schedules programming and oversees maintenance of all building and site equipment (incl. fire, life safety and emergency systems, heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical systems, plumbing, security and video surveillance systems, ground-keeping and snow removal equipment) and structural components of the building to ensure the property adheres to the company standard policies and procedures.

2. Life, Safety and Emergency Systems
Ensures all building life, safety and emergency systems are maintained: including the routine fire alarm tests, inspections and compliance with all health and safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as they relate to the property; responsible for log keeping related to building general as well as life and safety systems.

3. Tenant Services
Performs tenant repairs and service requests to ensure that such services are provided in timely manner to full tenants' satisfaction and ensuring that company policies and procedures are adhered to.

4. Construction Projects
Supervises contractors working on-site; assists with various construction projects, coordinates receipts of quotes from various third-party service providers, if required

5. General Maintenance
Supervises cleaning activities, when required. At some properties, may assist with maintenance of vacant space. Provides general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers, may move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies

This role requires participation in on call rotations for the suburban portfolio.

Any other job-related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in building operations or related trades in office, retail and industrial asset classes.
• Working knowledge of computerized building systems and operations specific software (i.e. Building Automation System, Security System, Fire Alarm System)
• Active 5th Class Power Engineer ticket or higher
• Valid Driver's License and reliable personal transportation.
• Police background clearance required
• Able to obtain RCMP FA2 security clearance and PSPC Reliability Clearance.

Core Competencies

• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent organizational skills
• Mechanical and electrical hands-on skills
• Construction knowledge

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Bending or twisting the body
• Handling material and tools manually
• Making repetitive motions
• Walking or running
• Snow Removal
• Climbing Ladders