Assistant, Building Operator

LUMA Energy•Caguas, PR

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Building Operator, the Building Operator's Assistant supports the facilities group with inspections, maintenance, and coordination of heating, air-conditioning, and electrical equipment repairs throughout the facility. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable municipal and building codes and regulations and supports upkeep of parking areas, landscaped areas, equipment, and facility systems. It also supports tenant services, capital, and leasing functions as needed. The position assists with daily operations and maintenance schedules, building-system inspections and repairs, contractor coordination and oversight, general cleaning and grounds maintenance, and responding to service requests. It uses a work-order system to track and close requests, maintains records when needed, and helps with security, emergency preparedness, and storm restoration activities. The employee must be open to supporting other regions depending on operational needs. Travel is required approximately 75% of the time; overnight stays may be required but are minimal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in progressive installations.
Submit a Driver Registration Certification.
Possess a valid Class 3 driver's license from Puerto Rico.
Be open to meeting the demands of other regions based on operational needs.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently bending, kneeling, and grabbing, and lifting or transferring 30–40 pounds.
Vision corrected to 20/20 and ability to receive and understand detailed verbal information.

Nice To Haves

Certified or able to become a certified scissor lift operator.
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Hazard Communication, Standard First Aid CPR, or Fall Protection; provide training as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day execution of operations and maintenance schedules to support uninterrupted tenant operations and asset integrity.
Support inspections, audits, maintenance, and repairs to air movement and heating systems, including air conditioners, boilers, radiators, pumps, exhaust fans, overhead heating systems, and fire suppression systems.
Support repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, pipes, motors, and pumps.
Assist with checking and replacing electric motor and compressor belts and ensure backup equipment is operational.
Replace luminaires.
Perform general and preventive building maintenance and maintain equipment and meter-reading records when needed.
Monitor the Building Management System within defined areas.
Inspect buildings, equipment, and external areas to confirm scheduled and periodic maintenance is complete as instructed.
Follow provincial occupational health and safety policies and operate equipment, systems, and tools safely and efficiently.
Help coordinate renovations, repairs, cleaning, and other contractor services; monitor contractors' compliance with safety policies, provide on-site oversight and safety-orientation assistance, and address contractor concerns when requested by the supervisor.
Support general maintenance of parking lots and grounds, including repair and maintenance of underground sprinklers.
Perform general cleaning, including pressure washing and cleaning bathrooms, floors, showers, faucets, kitchens, common areas, and electrical, janitorial, and generator rooms; clean debris after activities.
Empty environmental bins and trash cans, collect trash and debris from sidewalks and parking areas, and deliver trash to designated bins when requested.
Maintain inventory and replace bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning-room consumables and materials when requested.
Prepare paint surfaces and paint indoor and outdoor facilities, including curbs, parking lines, fire-control pipes, and handicapped spaces, when necessary.
Clean tools, paint supplies, equipment, materials, and work areas after projects.
Coordinate and communicate with building occupants affected by work.
Inspect new facilities and renovations and verify completed work for compliance with the scope of work and applicable regulations, as requested.
Clean debris, spills, and messes after completing activities.
Respond to service and maintenance requests, record relevant data, ensure work meets quality and response requirements, identify problems, and deliver service within defined timeframes.
Respond to maintenance and service requests courteously and promptly, provide information needed to close requests, record comments for future reference, and use the work-order system to track and close requests.
Help with security issues.
Inspect first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and AEDs when directed.
Assist with preparation of fire drills related to building systems.
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Perform other assigned tasks and follow all policies and procedures.