Black & McDonald’s Facilities Management & Operations team in BC is growing! If you are a hands-on, customer service-oriented, and technically-inclined professional searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Building Operator is located at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC and reports directly to the Facility Manager.
Under specific direction, the FMO Building Operator responds to tenant requests, performs preventive maintenance inspections, and minor repairs, to ensure continuing operation. This position involves working a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (two days on, two nights on, four days off). The Building Operator will fulfill day to day tasks in a timely manner ensuring that the building operates safely and efficiently. The position also requires compliance with Black & McDonald codes of conduct, health, safety and environmental policies and safe work practices along with any client specific protocol.
Respond to tenant requests.
Perform shift tours and log readings
Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, painting
Perform minor repairs including: faucets, sinks, clear toilets and drains, cleaning grease traps and sumps, replace lamps, reset breakers
Maintain the cleanliness of all shops and mechanical rooms
Observe and implement safe work practices
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communicates Effectively
Continuous Learning
Customer Focus
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
4th class power engineer certificate preferred
Other trade certificates would be an asset
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Building operations experience preferred
Basic knowledge and/or experience in building automated systems and HVAC systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to speak, read & write in English
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required
Follow instructions both written and verbal
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with fellow employees and customer
Accomplish all duties and tasks as assigned
Maintain clear and courteous two way radio and/or phone etiquette
A team player, committed to working in a quality environment
Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards
Bending and Lifting Required; Lifting under 30 kgs
Must be able to work on ladder or scaffold at various heights
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift in a union environment
Must be able to pass RCMP Criminal Record Check
Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients mandates, the successful candidate must be able to validate full vaccination prior to hire.
Expected compensation for this role is a starting pay range between $36.33-45.42/hour in accordance with union rates (dependent on skills and experience and trade certifications).
We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
