Building Operator (6-month contract)

Job summary

The Building Operator is responsible for maintaining building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and fire safety equipment, while ensuring a high level of customer service. They will also oversee contracted services and perform regular inspections at various remote facilities.

Job details

Harvard Developments has an immediate opening for a Building Operator (6-month contract) to join its facility maintenance team in Calgary. This position is accountable to provide an exceptional customer experience throughout its managed portfolio. This position is suited to a friendly individual interested in working with a dedicated team to ensure the properties are well cared for and maintained in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Harvard is a full-service real estate management company based in Western Canada that is recognized for its reputation in leadership, flexibility, quality and performance, currently overseeing 10 million square feet of commercial properties with regional offices in Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. The Building Operator will: Deliver an exceptional customer experience to customers within the assigned portfolio Respond to customer service requests within standards established for safety, comfort, cleanliness, responsiveness, follow up and communication; Operate the building’s automation, fire life and safety, mechanical and electrical systems; Maintain positive contractor relationships while overseeing contracted services such as cleaning, security, HVAC, grounds, snow removal, etc. Carry out the planned maintenance program for the properties; Assist the management team achieve its customer, financial and organizational objectives; and Travel to various remote facilities totaling approximately one week per month to complete building visits, inspections and coordinate maintenance activities. What you will bring to the job: A high level of commitment to serving customers; A valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency and driver’s license with a clean abstract and access to a vehicle; A mechanical inclination with practiced motor skills and capacity to perform physical work; Proficiency in the English language both written and verbal, as well as strong listening and collaborative skills that enable positive and beneficial relationships; Good computer literacy with experience using digital devices; A working knowledge of general workplace safety practices and requirements; and The ability to work independently or collaboratively as circumstances may dictate, using personal initiative and sound judgment to achieve purchasing guidelines, project schedules and budget. What you will receive from Harvard: Competitive salary; Regular work scheduling with flexibility for occasional work after hours or on weekends; Comprehensive orientation, training, and support; and Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

What you’ll do

The Building Operator is responsible for maintaining building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and fire safety equipment, while ensuring a high level of customer service. They will also oversee contracted services and perform regular inspections at various remote facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency and a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. Strong mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and a commitment to workplace safety are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive orientation
• Training and support
• Continuing education
• Career development

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Building automation
• Fire life and safety systems
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Contractor management
• Preventive maintenance
• Customer service
• Workplace safety
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Maintenance Coordination
• Commercial Real Estate
• 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Project Schedules
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• HVAC
• Building Management System
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Electrical Systems
• English Language
• Property Management
• Leadership
• Purchasing
• Scheduling
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Building Operator
• Repair / Service Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

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