Building Operator- 1st Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Lehi, UT

About The Position

The Building Operator is responsible for efficient operation and maintenance of the assigned facility’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Maintenance and operational work is performed to maximize the life and reliability of these systems. The role may operate without an on-site Chief Engineer and may be the facility’s sole engineering position. Depending on the assignment’s size and complexity, the operator may supervise maintenance staff. The operator applies knowledge and experience to day-to-day physical plant operations, learns the facility’s main and auxiliary systems and procedures, and may take charge of a shift and make operating decisions without supervision. The role requires following equipment operating procedures and the two-person safety verification process, monitoring building and manufacturing systems, documenting rounds, reporting abnormal conditions, and carrying out advanced preventive maintenance and equipment analysis. Operators also use tools and instruments to perform repairs and maintenance and take on other team-oriented maintenance duties as assigned. This position supports a 24/7 operation and requires flexibility to cover 12-hour shifts, adjusted shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The position pays $38.25–$45.00; actual compensation may depend on factors including work location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining coverage. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least three years of experience as a building operator.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and math ability.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use computers, automated controls, and associated operating systems.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to follow written, emailed, and verbal instructions.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screen.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs for daily operator rounds.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the facility’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to maximize equipment life and reliability.
Apply knowledge and experience to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of physical plant equipment.
Take charge of a shift and make operating decisions without supervision when required.
Follow strict operating procedures and the two-person safety verification process.
Learn the physical plant’s main and auxiliary equipment, systems, and operating procedures.
Make designated operator rounds, document equipment operating conditions, and identify and report abnormal conditions.
Monitor manufacturing and building systems and notify customer facilities when a system is operating abnormally.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance on selected equipment and contribute to root-cause analysis of troubled equipment.
Test and analyze equipment and systems using required procedures and processes.
Use hand tools, measuring instruments, and other necessary equipment to perform repairs and preventive maintenance.
Complete work orders in the client-based maintenance program and handle work-related email.
Perform other maintenance duties as assigned in a team-oriented environment.
Work flexible or adjusted shifts to cover a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime as needed.