ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Alberta team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
As a Building Operator, you will have overall responsibility in maintaining clients facilities located in Edmonton and the greater Edmonton area. This includes maintaining safe conditions inside and outside of the facilities, performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs, safety oversight of sub-contractors, conducting mechanical inspections and maintenance of equipment using Facilities Management and Operations (FMO) strategies to ensure it’s continued operation.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In conjunction with the Project Manager and the team, plan and execute responsive and planned maintenance in accordance with contract requirements
Performs basic tours and log readings
Performs duties related to cleaning, painting, garbage removal, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical duties
Establishes methods to meet work schedules and coordinates work activities with other subcontractors; supervises sub-contractors and assists them as required; verifies that required work is completed and reports any deficiencies with proposed remedial actions
Responds to tenant requests
Complies with the Company's code of conduct, health and safety policies, and work practices at all times; regularly communicates health, safety and environmental issues or concerns with other staff, sub-contractors and client
Builds and maintains client and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry
Assists in developing and implementing quality control programs
Prepares progress reports and issues progress schedules to clients
Requests/purchase of materials and supplies
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Class 5 or 4 Power Engineering Certification
Trade apprenticeship/training in plumbing, HVAC or electrical would be an asset
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
5 plus years’ experience as Building Operator in a commercial facility, preferred
Candidates with less experience but have related work experience in other trades, combined with Power Engineering certification, will be considered.
Knowledge and experience in building automation systems, fire and life safety systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
Ability to use computers, tablets, smartphones and related technology efficiently; adept in handling work orders through mobile applications
Maintains a professional demeanour with clients, fellow employees
Available to travel to various assigned client facilities; has a clean Class 5 AB Driver’s License
Available for after hours on-call and Emergency call outs on a rotational basis
Physical demands of the job include walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying objects as needed, bending, crouching, and working in confined spaces, safely use ladders and other equipment, tools
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.
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.
