Building Operator, Ashton, ON

Black & McDonald Limited•Ashton, ON

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. They are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, they are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time. Black & McDonald’s Facility Management & Operations team is expanding and seeking committed, collaborative professionals who are eager to contribute to a hardworking and innovative team. The Building Operator position typically reports directly to the Maintenance Team Lead or designate. Their primary focus is safe and efficient operation of the facility, ensuring availability of supplies for maintenance of system equipment, and diagnosing trouble calls and developing appropriate action to be taken.

Requirements

Must possess a Building Environmental Systems Operator II certification, a Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC), or an equivalent qualification.
Building Operator with 1-3 years’ facilities maintenance and operations experience.
Basic electrical awareness (non-licensed level).
An understanding of Fire & Life-Safety panels.
Strong technical capabilities in building systems, equipment and assets.
Heating & cooling systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), safety & compliance, and diagnostic tools knowledge.
Basic plumbing skills.
Excellent customer service skills in ensuring client requests are responded to professionally and promptly.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and/or working at heights.
Be able to balance multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment while meeting strict contract performance objectives.
Provide technical maintenance expertise, compliance & documentation skills along with agility, adaptability, problem-solving under pressure, time management and client relationship management skills.
Ability to navigate a building automation system (BAS/BMS)
Bending and lifting (under 30kg) required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Canadian Citizens who are able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Canadian Citizen with 10 years of continuous residency within Canada).

Responsibilities

Inspecting buildings and property for safety hazards and compliance regulation violations
Monitoring building systems performance for proper operation and maintaining building environmental systems
Ensure building equipment, utilities and surrounding property are in good condition and running effectively
Responding to service requests, perform troubleshooting or repairs to resolve conditions on building systems that include: HVACR, door systems, controls, automations, electrical, elevators and lifting systems, lighting, plumbing, fire detection and suppression, generators, life safety systems, security and access control and building envelope – escalate to Maintenance Team Lead when beyond their qualifications
Supporting contract requirements for roads and grounds within site, utilities, fencing and gates within the property boundary
Performing Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance of all contract assets
Reporting actions required, actions taken and follow up requirements along with completion notice for all assigned work orders
Communicating recommendations for the betterment of the facility
Maintaining accurate and up to date information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Ensure availability of supplies for maintenance activities.
Performing general housekeeping of the O&M building areas.