Assistant, Building Operator

LUMA Energy•Barranquitas, 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 repairs to heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. The role helps maintain building operations, parking areas, landscaped areas, equipment, and facility systems while supporting tenant services and capital and leasing activities as needed. The position ensures applicable municipal and building codes and regulations are followed. The assistant helps execute operations and maintenance schedules, responds to service requests, maintains records, monitors the Building Management System within defined areas, and supports contractors and facility projects. Duties also include cleaning, painting, grounds and parking-area maintenance, safety-related checks, fire drills, and storm restoration work. The position may support operations in other regions depending on operational needs and requires travel, stated as 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.
Ability to lift or transfer 30–40 lbs.
Corrected vision of 20/20.
Ability to receive and understand detailed verbal information.
Willingness to travel; travel is stated as 75% of the time, with overnight stays required only if necessary and minimally.

Nice To Haves

Certified or able to become a scissor lift operator.
Certifications preferred in Occupational Health and Safety, Hazard Communication, Standard First Aid CPR, and Fall Protection; training may be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day 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 repairs 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 building and preventative maintenance; maintain equipment and meter-reading records when needed; monitor the Building Management System within defined areas.
Inspect buildings, equipment, and external areas to verify scheduled and periodic maintenance is completed as instructed.
Follow provincial OH&S safety policies and procedures and operate equipment, systems, and tools safely and efficiently.
Help coordinate renovations, repairs, cleaning, and other contractor services; provide on-site oversight, ensure contractors follow safety policies, assist with contractor safety orientations, and address contractor concerns when requested by the supervisor.
Support maintenance and repair of parking lots, grounds, and underground sprinklers.
Perform general cleaning, including pressure washing and cleaning bathrooms, floors, showers, faucets, kitchens, common areas, and electrical, janitorial, and generator rooms; remove debris after activities.
Empty environmental bins and trash cans; pick up and remove trash and debris from sidewalks and parking areas; deliver trash to designated bins when requested.
Maintain inventory and replace bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning-room consumables and materials when requested.
Prepare surfaces for painting and paint indoor and outdoor facilities, including curbs, parking lines, fire control pipes, and handicapped spaces, as needed.
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 against the scope of work and applicable regulations when requested.
Clean debris, spills, and messes after activities.
Respond to service and maintenance requests on demand; record data and ensure work meets quality and response requirements.
Respond courteously and promptly to maintenance requests, identify problems, deliver service within defined timeframes, and provide information to close and document requests.
Use the work order request system to track and close requests.
Assist with security issues.
Inspect first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and AEDs when directed.
Assist with preparing fire drills related to building systems.
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Perform other tasks as assigned and follow all policies and procedures.
Be available to meet the demands of other regions based on operational needs.