Jr. Building Operator

OMERS•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Jr. Building Operator to join our Operations team at Innovation Centre (315/235 Front St W) in Toronto. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. With a customer service focused mindset, you will also ensure all tenant and operation teams’ requests are completed in a timely manner. Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate. Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of and/or experience in operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, FAS and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office/retail complex
Able to work 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm (with flexibility to be on-call when required)
Must be able to lift 25lb
Must be able to climb and safely use ladders
Good communication skills and must be a team player

Nice To Haves

Enrolled and/or Building Environmental Systems (BES) Certification Class I & II, BOMI SMT or SMA is preferred
Skills in blueprint reading, as applied to technical areas
Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management
The ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Monitoring the day-to-day operations/repairs of the complex’s HVAC equipment (including pumps, motors, fans, Variable speed drives, compressors, etc.), Life Safety systems, building automation systems and lighting systems
Water treatment program, regular water tests and addition of chemicals
Preventative maintenance on all building and HVAC equipment including small plumbing repairs and drain clearing
Timely responses/resolutions of all tenant requests logged through 310-MAXX, and ensuring there is on-going communication with tenants regarding any mechanical/HVAC issues
Liaising with service providers and contractors
Reviewing and monitoring contracted work to ensure everything is being performed in safe manner, as well as compliant with building standards
Developing energy priorities for building systems to keep in line with Oxford’s sustainability practices and objectives, including daily energy management of HVAC and lighting systems
General maintenance and other duties as requested