Building Operator (Commercial)

Purpose and Scope

This role is responsible for the effective operation and maintenance of assigned properties under the direction of the Property Manager. The duties listed below are a general description of responsibilities of the role and are not intended to be exhaustive.

Responsibilities

· Be available after hours to respond to emergencies during assigned on-call weeks;

· Act as a contact person for monitoring companies and emergency services as required;

· Manage building access control and security systems;

· Coordinate and monitor the activities of third-party contractors and suppliers;

· Issue purchase orders and order materials and equipment as required;

· Participate in additional training and/or orientation that may be required from time to time;

Repairs & Maintenance

· Complete all assigned work orders appropriately and in a timely fashion;

· Order third-party contractors where required and as directed by the Property Manager;

· Keep all mechanical and utility spaces of the building tidy and in good order;

· Schedule routine and/or recurring maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

· Perform monthly tests of the emergency generator(s) as required and within the limits of your training/experience

· Check all common-area fire extinguishers monthly;

· Perform regular water-treatment tests as directed by the HVAC contractor;

· Have a general familiarity with the building’s HVAC and mechanical equipment, safety systems, automation systems, etc.

· Complete required checklists and preventive maintenance tasks on building equipment within the limits of your training/experience, and notify the Property Manager and/or HVAC contractor of any concerns requiring attention;

· Check all vacant and common areas of the building regularly and arrange to address any noted problems;

· Perform regular inspections of the premises to check for safety hazards or concerns, and bring them to the attention of the Property Manager;

Customer/Client Care

· Respond promptly and courteously to all requests for assistance from Tenants, Clients, and others;

· Coordinate access to occupied tenant spaces if/when required by third parties or the Landlord;

Administration

· Maintain logbooks and equipment maintenance records as required;

· Complete such general reports and checklists as may be required;

· Keep the maintenance database up-to-date with records of requests and preventive tasks completed.

The Building Operator will be expected to become familiar with the property, take a pro-active approach to its operations, and complete any other such reasonable duties as may be requested by the Property Manager from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-28
Expected start date: 2025-07-02