Description

The Building Operator, Level 3 is an entry‑level position that provides operational and technical support as part of a building‑operations team. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the operator may be the sole caretaker of a moderately sized building, ensuring safe, environmentally responsible and efficient management of the property.

Core duties include performing daily rounds of mechanical systems, maintaining climate control, conducting general housekeeping, supporting environmental assessments, participating in health‑and‑safety programs, handling waste and hazardous‑material issues, monitoring computerized control systems, and responding to tenant service requests. The role also assists with insurance and risk‑management inspections and stays up‑to‑date with industry practices and new technologies.

A focus on sustainability requires the operator to continuously seek energy‑saving opportunities, promptly address environmental hazards, evaluate replacement equipment through a sustainable lens, and take part in community‑support events for tenants and staff.

• Perform daily mechanical system rounds and property cleanliness inspections.
• Maintain climate control and other building mechanical systems.
• Conduct general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, litter pick‑up, shoveling and pressure washing.
• Assist with environmental assessments and related reporting.
• Participate in the corporate occupational health and safety program.
• Manage waste, recycling and hazardous material issues.
• Monitor computerized building control systems.
• Respond promptly to tenant service requests.
• Support insurance and risk‑management inspections, remedial actions and reporting.
• Stay current with industry practices, legislative changes and new technologies.
• Quickly address and manage environmental hazards.
• Consider sustainability when selecting replacement equipment.
• Participate in tenant and staff community‑support events.
• Manage time, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure in high‑stress situations.
• Maintain accurate operational records and strong administrative organization.
• Resolve problems using facts, logical reasoning and strategic approaches.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate (or be working toward it), have 1–2 years of experience in commercial high‑rise building operations, a valid driver’s licence and intermediate Microsoft Office skills. Strong communication, time‑management, organizational and decision‑making abilities are essential, as is the capacity to work under pressure and maintain accurate operational records.

• Hold a 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate (or be working toward it).
• Have 1–2 years experience in commercial high‑rise building operations.
• Possess a valid driver’s licence.
• Demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

Benefits

The position offers a base salary of $60,000–$67,000 plus a competitive total‑rewards package that may include performance incentives, health and dental benefits, a pension plan and paid time off. QuadReal values diverse experiences, uses AI‑assisted screening alongside human review, and provides accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance