Job Title: Building Operator
Location: North York, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Job: We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Operator to manage the operations of two office buildings in North York. The Building Operator will be a key member of the Operations team, focused on maintaining the company's standards of management and service excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the proper and efficient operation of all building systems, including the inspection, repair, and modification of equipment and devices.
- Monitor tenant construction and capital projects to ensure compliance with building codes and prevent damage to base building systems.
- Liaise with consultants and supervise outside contractors to ensure adherence to building rules and regulations.
- Provide continuous operation of all building systems during normal working hours and schedule major overhauls during off-hours, holidays, or weekends.
- Perform maintenance and repairs, including filter replacement, lamp replacement, plumbing repairs, and small motor replacements.
- Conduct regular inspections of the interior, exterior, and roof of the properties and arrange for repairs as needed.
- Perform daily walk-throughs, equipment checks, water treatment tests, and take readings.
- Maintain the grounds, including litter pick-up and snow removal.
- Perform monthly diesel generator testing and routine maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and structural components.
- Assist in obtaining quotes for work to be performed.
- Prepare and submit monthly operational reports, including utility meter readings.
- Check base building fire extinguishers and emergency lights.
- Monitor the fire alarm system and perform monthly fire, life, and safety testing.
- Provide guidance to junior team members to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
- Respond to tenant requests and escalate complex work orders as needed.
- Communicate health, safety, and environmental concerns to management.
- Adhere to the company's health and safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in building operations, with a focus on Class A office buildings.
- Experience with heat exchange units, Cooling systems, and heating systems.
- Hands-on experience with water testing.
- Completion of BES I & II.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
- Completion of WHMIS, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, and Working at Heights training.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to support team members and interact courteously with all levels of employees, tenants, and the public.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.48-$28.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person