Building Operator

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Alberta team is growing If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

As a Building Operator, you will have overall responsibility in maintaining clients facilities located in Edmonton and the greater Edmonton area. This includes maintaining safe conditions inside and outside of the facilities, performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs, safety oversight of sub-contractors, conducting mechanical inspections and maintenance of equipment using Facilities Management and Operations (FMO) strategies to ensure it's continued operation.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In conjunction with the Project Manager and the team, plan and execute responsive and planned maintenance in accordance with contract requirements
• Performs basic tours and log readings
• Performs duties related to cleaning, painting, garbage removal, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical duties
• Establishes methods to meet work schedules and coordinates work activities with other subcontractors; supervises sub-contractors and assists them as required; verifies that required work is completed and reports any deficiencies with proposed remedial actions
• Responds to tenant requests
• Complies with the Company's code of conduct, health and safety policies, and work practices at all times; regularly communicates health, safety and environmental issues or concerns with other staff, sub-contractors and client
• Builds and maintains client and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry
• Assists in developing and implementing quality control programs
• Prepares progress reports and issues progress schedules to clients
• Requests/purchase of materials and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Class 5 or 4 Power Engineering Certification
• Trade apprenticeship/training in plumbing, HVAC or electrical would be an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 plus years' experience as Building Operator in a commercial facility, preferred
  
• Candidates with less experience but have related work experience in other trades, combined with Power Engineering certification, will be considered.
• Knowledge and experience in building automation systems, fire and life safety systems

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
• Ability to use computers, tablets, smartphones and related technology efficiently; adept in handling work orders through mobile applications
• Maintains a professional demeanour with clients, fellow employees
• Available to travel to various assigned client facilities; has a clean Class 5 AB Driver's License
• Available for after hours on-call and Emergency call outs on a rotational basis
• Physical demands of the job include walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying objects as needed, bending, crouching, and working in confined spaces, safely use ladders and other equipment, tools
  

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.