Building Operator

POSITION:                 Building Operator

 

REPORTING TO:      Senior Property Manager

 

LOCATION:               Dorval and Longueuil, Quebec

Responsibilities:

 

• Operate and maintain all building systems and equipment, including but not limited to, HVAC, security, life & safety, plumbing and electrical, in a safe and efficient manner at all times.

• Respond quickly and efficiently to all tenant and property management requests.

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular repairs with minimum supervision.

• Ensure proper and efficient operation of all building systems.

• Supervise subordinate employees, contractors and service personnel.

• Supervise and ensure proper training of operations and security personnel in all building operating policies and evacuation procedures.

• Maintain the building in a “showroom “condition at all times.

• Maintain excellent owner/tenant relationships at all times.

• Create and maintain building operating manuals, policies, procedures and fire and life safety programs.

• Assist in negotiating service and supplier contracts as per the appropriate authority given by the property Manager.

• Assist with annual operating budgets and capital expenditure requirements.

• Manage and maintain approved operating and capital budgets within approved limitations.

• Prepare, tender, and recommend for approval service and renovation contracts.

• Oversee and supervise all building and tenant improvement projects.

• Prepare and submit monthly operating activity report.

• Insure all properties landscaping, litter picking and lighting are in working order and in pristine condition.

• Painting and graffiti removal when required.

• Weekly inspections of sprinkler and Mechanical rooms update logs sheets.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bilingual (English and French)

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma

• Minimum 2 - 5 years experience in a maintenance/operations capacity

• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment

• Electrician certification preferred, but not required; and/or other certifications advantages

• Knowledge of hand tools, basic plumbing repairs, basic electrical repairs.

• Knowledge of building systems and HVAC preventative maintenance.

• Must be flexible to attend to afterhours calls, when necessary

• Ability to allocate one’s time effectively and manage tight deadlines under pressure with quality results

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

• Ability to travel and access to reliable transportation is preferred