Building Operator

**People: Our Strength, Our Future**

A career at Black & McDonald will grant you the opportunity to contribute to our culture of continuous improvement, help reinforce our values and shape our contribution to community and drive our continued success. Our vision is to be the best company to work for; the best company for safety, quality, and value; the best company for customer service; and the best company for technical expertise.

**Our Company**

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade contractor providing electrical, mechanical, utility and maintenance services to government, industrial, commercial and institutional markets. The company currently operates across Canada, US and Bermuda with over 5,500 employees working out of a network of more than 26 offices. Since 1921, Black & McDonald has remained a family-owned business with an uncompromising commitment to the founder's principles of delivery as promised and fairness to all. The company has followed a planned course of diversification and expansion, combining growth and financial stability with ongoing investment in our people, and a willingness to pioneer new business opportunities and directions

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations (FMO) Account Manager, the Building Operator will have overall responsibility of maintaining assigned client's facilities located in Regina and Moose Jaw. (Travelling to Moose Jaw will be required for this position, company vehicle shall be provided). They will utilize various FMO strategies to ensure its continued operation and perform tasks such as maintaining safe conditions inside and outside of the facilities; performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs; conducting safety oversight on subcontractors; conducting mechanical inspection and maintenance of equipment. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- In conjunction with the FMO Account Manager and the team, plan and execute responsive and planned maintenance in accordance with BAS or facility management system
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other subcontractors; supervise subcontractors
- Perform basic tours and log readings
- Respond to tenant complaints
- Perform light duties such as cleaning, painting, garbage removal, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical duties, assisting sub-contractors technician's mechanics, etc.
- Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships
- Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs
- Represent the company on matters such as business services
- Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
- Assist in purchase of building materials
- Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
- Travelling to Moose Jaw (DCC) will be required for this position, company vehicle shall be provided.

**COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS**
- Communicates Effectively
- Continuous Learning
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**
- Class 5 Power Engineering Certification is beneficial.
- Construction trade certification in plumbing, HVAC or electrical is beneficial.

**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum 3 years' experience as Building Operator; experience in operating a commercial facility, preferred
- Knowledge and experience with building automation systems and HVAC systems

**SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- This is a full-time position with some emergency out-of-office hours duties.
- Must be able to pass and complete the requirements of a Security Clearance
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment.
- Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
- Clean Class 5 AB Driver's License.
- Must attend and pass Black & McDonald Basics of Supervision training.

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