Lead Building Operator

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   What this job involves: JLL is hiring a Lead Building Operator for a prominent client who is a global leader in high speed connectivity. Their Ottawa operations boast a showcase campus which includes a flagship R&D centre in Kanata. The Senior FM has managerial oversight for the entire campus and leads the facilities operations team.We will leverage your expertise in maintaining critical environments to ensure smooth operations 24/7 and to lead the on-site building operations team and vendors.What your day-to-day will look like: Supervise and direct maintenance staff while monitoring performance, providing training on proper procedures, safety protocols, and maintaining professional standardsExecute preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems with minimal disruption to building operationsManage service requests efficiently ensuring quality work completion, adequate cleanup, and minimal inconvenience to clients and tenantsOversee inventory and procurement including ordering parts/equipment, preparing purchase orders, verifying deliveries, and maintaining tool/instrument inventoryMonitor and evaluate vendors/contractors for quality and competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper hazardous material handlingAnalyze operational data through monthly service request summaries to identify and correct recurring problems and improve building performanceCoordinate event support activities including setup/teardown, electrical and AV support, and collaboration with security teams as neededRequired Qualifications:7 + years of building operations experience in a critical environmentProven supervisory experienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years in trades or BES programAbility to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as requiredWorking knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and outlook for e-mailThe individual in this role must be available for Call-in/On call rotation work and perform other duties as required.Preferred Qualifications: Ontario Operating Engineers license preferred Location: On-site –Ottawa, ONIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tableJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.