Assistant, Building Operator

LUMA Energy • Torre, PR

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About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Building Operator, the Building Operator's Assistant supports facilities operations, inspections, maintenance, and coordination of repairs to heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable municipal and building codes and regulations and supports maintenance of parking areas, landscaped areas, equipment, and facility systems. The position may also support tenant services, capital, and leasing functions as needed.

The assistant helps execute daily operations and maintenance schedules, monitors building systems, responds to service requests, and coordinates with contractors and building occupants. Work includes preventative maintenance, general cleaning, grounds upkeep, painting, inspections, safety support, and storm restoration. The position may need to meet operational needs in other regions and requires travel.

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 depending on operational needs.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending, kneeling, grabbing, and lifting or transferring 30–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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 preventative building maintenance, maintain equipment and meter-reading records as needed, and monitor the Building Management System within defined areas.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and external areas to verify scheduled and periodic maintenance has been completed as instructed.
• Comply with provincial OH&S policies and procedures and operate equipment, systems, and tools safely and efficiently.
• Assist with coordinating renovations, repairs, cleaning, and other contractor services; monitor contractor compliance with safety procedures, provide safety orientation assistance, and address contractor concerns when requested.
• 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; clean up debris after activities.
• Empty environmental bins and trash cans, pick up 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 cleaning materials when requested.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and paint indoor and outdoor facilities, including curbs, parking lines, fire-control pipes, and handicapped spaces.
• 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 and applicable regulations when requested.
• Clean up debris, spills, and messes after activities.
• Respond to service and maintenance requests, record relevant data, meet quality and response requirements, identify problems, provide timely and courteous service, and document information and comments for future reference.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED