Building Operator (Residential)

Description

• Assist with inspection, monitoring, and control of life safety equipment, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, hydrants, standpipes, and fire doors.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as required.
• Operate and inspect building systems daily, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, life safety, and lifting devices.
• Record make-up water meter readings and utility consumption.
• Coordinate with Security, contractors, and monitoring companies during system draining, refilling, and testing.
• Test run emergency generators as scheduled.
• Monitor and adjust the Building Automation System (BAS) to optimize efficiency.
• Assist contractors with scheduled inspections, testing, and repairs.
• Monitor chilled, condenser, steam, and hot water systems; record and verify pressure and temperature readings.
• Maintain logs of daily activities and system performance.
• Assist in the maintenance of wet and dry sprinkler systems.
• Perform minor building repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, furniture, doors, etc.).
• Assist with daily water and chemical testing of fluid systems and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct seasonal start-up/shutdown of heating systems, chillers, and cooling towers, including winterizing and anti-freeze treatments.
• Change filters, clean return air grills, and complete minor maintenance tasks on air-handling systems.

Requirements

• Familiarity with preventative maintenance software (e.g., Angus, Building Engines or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, sprinkler, fire alarm, emergency power, and related systems.
• A valid driver's license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on building operations experience.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and be part of the On Call Rotation.
• Must complete & pass a criminal record check.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• Familiar with WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety regulations, and building code compliance.
• Knowledge of building operations best practices and familiarity with BMS systems (Johnson Controls (Metasis) TRANE, Siemens, Honeywell).

Benefits

• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package comprised of a group benefits plan and GRSP Matching Program.
• An employee centric culture with a generous award and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and an employee discount and savings program through industry partnerships and Perkopolis.
• We are committed to a strong safe work environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance