About the Role
As a Building Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, improving, and maintaining all building mechanical, electrical, and physical systems to ensure designated areas are safe, operational, and running at the highest standard. This role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted service across all operations, with safety and maintenance top of mind.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the building and all public areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and presentable manner.
- Troubleshoot tenant complaints and work orders, recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain two-way communication with tenants regarding service requests.
- Implement updates to the fire safety plan and ensure life safety systems are maintained.
- Perform various work order requests including ceiling tile replacement, minor door/lock repairs, HVAC adjustments, lighting replacement, and drain repairs.
- Assist and coordinate with the Chief Engineer on HVAC-related maintenance, quotes, and purchasing.
- Maintain care of all tools and equipment, keeping an accurate inventory.
- Replace filters on all fan coil units every 3 months with documented evidence.
- Assist with shoveling and salting of all sidewalks and building entrances.
- Perform daily monitoring of the Building Automation System (BAS) to schedule lighting and equipment operation.
- Participate in on-call rotation to cover after-hours and weekend emergency calls.
- Perform regular inspections of all operating equipment and systems with accurate log entries.
- Implement and monitor equipment preventative maintenance scheduling.
- Apply working knowledge of centrifugal chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, water treatment, boiler systems, and air handling systems.
- Operate and maintain fire safety, HVAC, and security systems.
- Read and interpret building drawings.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in building maintenance and repair.
- Working experience with Yardi Voyager and Angus Anywhere software is an asset.
- Current certification in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements including WHMIS training.
- Commitment to exceptional customer service with a positive, professional attitude.
- Ability to work well under pressure in emergency situations.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy for work order systems and communication.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and reliable.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- BES certificate is considered a valuable asset.
Skills
- Building mechanical systems
- Building electrical systems
- Building physical systems
- Fire safety systems
- Life safety systems
- HVAC systems
- Building Automation System (BAS)
- Centrifugal chillers
- Heat pumps
- Cooling towers
- Water treatment
- Boiler systems
- Air handling systems
- Security systems
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Computer literacy
Experience Level
- 2+ years' experience
Education Level
- AODA certification
- BES certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $33.86 CAD per hour
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
About the Company
- Shiplake Properties may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
- Our use of AI does not replace people decision-making.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all our locations and in our hiring practices.
- We believe in hiring the best talent whose skills and abilities contribute to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work.
- We welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities.
- If you require assistance or accommodation throughout the application process, please inform us and we will work with you to ensure your needs are accommodated.
