Building Operator

PURPOSE

The Building Operator is accountable to Senior Property Manager for performing routine preventative and ad-hoc maintenance activities on a daily basis 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 routine, preventative and ad-hoc maintenance and schedule programming of all building and site equipment (incl. fire, life, safety and emergency systems, HVAC, energy, security and video surveillance systems and ground-keeping equipment) and structural components of the building to ensure the property adheres to the company standard policies & procedures.

2. Life, Safety and Emergency Systems

Ensures all building life, safety and emergency systems are maintained: including routine fire alarm tests and fire warden meetings 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 & 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.

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License is an asset
• Solid knowledge of WHMIS requirements is an asset
• Prior exposure to Business Automation/Energy management Systems and other operating systems of a property is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Client service skills
• Excellent technical trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of computerized systems and operations specific software
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in building operations or related trades
• Must be available for on-call duties and respond promptly to emergencies or urgent issues outside regular working hours, as needed