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About the Role
You are a team-oriented professional who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service to clients and tenants. You are organized, proactive, and experienced in managing daily building operations, including water treatment testing and the oversight of HVAC systems, equipment logs, lighting, plumbing, pneumatic systems, and DDC systems. You respond promptly to tenant requests and take pride in providing excellent service. Given the unique nature of our properties, you may be called upon to lead or participate in specialized initiatives and projects. This role may also require emergency response training and support across multiple locations. You build positive working relationships with tenants, vendors, and team members, willingly share your expertise, and collaborate effectively to ensure operational excellence. You work independently with minimal supervision and bring your technical expertise to a hardworking and customer-focused team.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain building automation systems and equipment, including HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, generators, compressors, and related mechanical systems.
- Start, shut down, and regulate mechanical and electrical systems such as rooftop units (RTUs) and heating equipment, ensuring proper control of temperature, pressure, and airflow.
- Monitor system performance using control panels, gauges, alarms, and computerized systems to identify irregularities and take corrective action when required.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure uninterrupted building operations.
- Maintain indoor air quality standards by managing ventilation systems and ensuring the timely servicing and replacement of filters.
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment, identify maintenance requirements, and report findings to management.
- Maintain mechanical and electrical rooms in a clean, safe, and operational condition at all times.
- Respond to tenant service requests and emergency situations in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to building operations.
- Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance and repair work while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Adhere to all workplace safety policies, environmental regulations, and company procedures in daily operations.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of related experience in a commercial real estate environment.
- 5th or 4th Class Power Engineering Certification, BES I & II, or an equivalent designation.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to multitask and respond effectively to time-sensitive priorities.
- Flexibility to work varied hours and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Skills
- Customer service
- Building operations management
- Water treatment testing
- HVAC systems oversight
- Equipment log management
- Lighting systems
- Plumbing systems
- Pneumatic systems
- DDC systems
- Emergency response
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Time-sensitive prioritization
Location
- Vancouver
- Edmonton
- Calgary
- Toronto
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 to 3 years
Education Level
- 5th or 4th Class Power Engineering Certification
- BES I & II
- Equivalent designation
Salary/Compensations
- $67,629 - $70,844
Benefits
- Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
- Competitive compensation
- Industry-leading training and development programs
- Eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
About the Company
- Colliers is one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, driven by its mission to accelerate success for its people, clients, and communities.
- Colliers has been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
- Colliers is a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries.
Equal Opportunity
- Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
- Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
- If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.