Building Operator- 1st Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Lehi, UT

3d•$38 - $45

About The Position

The Building Operator is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at an assigned facility, with the goal of maximizing equipment life and reliability. The role may be the building’s solo engineering position or may include supervision of maintenance staff, depending on the facility’s size and complexity. The operator applies knowledge and experience to daily physical-plant operations, follows equipment-specific operating and safety procedures, and makes shift-level operating decisions without supervision. The position includes monitoring building and manufacturing systems, conducting and documenting operator rounds, identifying and reporting abnormal conditions, performing advanced preventive maintenance, and contributing to root-cause analysis of equipment issues. Operators use hand tools, measuring instruments, computers, automated controls, and maintenance systems. The role works in a team-oriented environment and may require schedule adjustments, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support continuous operations.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a building operator.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and math ability.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with computers, automated controls, and their operating systems.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must 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.
Ability to follow emailed, written, and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other assigned physical-plant equipment.
Take charge of a shift and make operating decisions without supervision.
Follow trained operating procedures and the two-person safety verification process.
Learn the plant systems and operating procedures for main and auxiliary equipment.
Use a client-based maintenance program to complete work orders and use basic computer and email functions.
Conduct designated operator rounds, document equipment operating conditions, and identify and report non-standard conditions.
Monitor manufacturing and building systems and notify customer facilities when systems are not operating normally.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance on selected equipment and contribute to root-cause analysis of troubled equipment.
Test and analyze equipment and systems using the required procedures and processes.
Use hand tools, measuring instruments, and other necessary equipment to perform repairs and preventive maintenance.
Follow written, emailed, and verbal instructions.
Perform other maintenance duties as assigned within a team-oriented environment.