Building Systems Operator

Job summary

Operate and maintain critical mechanical building systems, including air handling units, chillers, and pumps, to ensure safety and comfort in a healthcare setting. Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot operational issues while providing shift coverage including rotating day and night shifts.

Job details

Location: Toronto, ON, On-site Language: English, strong spoken, written, reading and comprehension skills required Background Check Requirement: Criminal and Reference Check About the Opportunity This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a Building Systems Operator / Building Systems Technologist to join a fast-paced healthcare environment where reliable building operations directly support patient care, staff safety and comfort. You’ll play an important role in keeping critical mechanical and building systems operating safely and effectively. Working alongside an experienced facilities and plant services team, you’ll maintain essential equipment, respond to operational needs and help ensure building systems consistently meet required parameters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem solving and contributing to a collaborative team. What’s In It for You • A permanent, full-time opportunity in a complex healthcare environment • Exposure to a broad range of mechanical equipment and automated building systems • A collaborative workplace where your technical expertise contributes to essential operations • An opportunity to strengthen your skills while working alongside experienced facilities professionals Your Responsibilities • You’ll operate building systems according to established parameters for safety, comfort and operational requirements. • You’ll perform routine preventative maintenance and inspections on air handling units, pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, compressors and other mechanical equipment. • You’ll work on physical plant and rolling stock equipment as directed by management and supervisors. • You’ll identify operational issues, troubleshoot problems and prioritize work requests in a fast-paced environment. • You’ll provide scheduled and short-notice shift coverage when required, including 12-hour rotating day, night and weekend shifts. Skills and Qualifications • 2-3+ years of experience acting as a Shift Operator within a hospital or institutional setting • Minimum 2 years of recent experience maintaining mechanical equipment in a hospital environment • BES License is needed • 4th Class Stationary Engineer designation or Building Systems Technologist background preferred • Strong understanding of automated building systems and proven problem-solving abilities • Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, perform the physical requirements of the role and maintain reliable attendance

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain critical mechanical building systems, including air handling units, chillers, and pumps, to ensure safety and comfort in a healthcare setting. Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot operational issues while providing shift coverage including rotating day and night shifts.

Requirements

Requires 2-3+ years of experience as a Shift Operator in a hospital or institutional setting and a BES License. A 4th Class Stationary Engineer designation or Building Systems Technologist background is preferred.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Building Systems Operation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
• Automated Building Systems
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety