4th Class Building Operator

ATCO; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec in Yellowknife, NT is seeking a 4th Class Building Operator to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. The role involves performing skilled tasks related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring all equipment is functional and participating in preventive maintenance.

The successful candidate must possess a 4th Class Power Engineer certification, valid Class 5 driver’s license, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position is safety-sensitive and requires a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug & alcohol test, fit-to-work test, and extensive background check.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Experience with biomass boiler systems and/or heating oil preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely maintenance services and quality repair of equipment.
• Ensure all building equipment is in good running order.
• Participate in the Preventative Maintenance program.

Skills

4th Class Power Engineer certification

professional communication skills

problem-solving ability

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

ATCO Frontec is seeking a 4th Class Building Operator to join our RP North team in Yellowknife, NT. The 4th Class Building Operator is responsible for performing various skilled and semi‑skilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, building envelope, landscaping, and fire monitoring systems.

Where We Work and Live

ATCO Frontec provides preventative and corrective maintenance services for our customers throughout Yellowknife and the surrounding areas. Our maintenance teams are mobile, and travel to other sites may be required – Inuvik, Whitehorse, Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit.

Responsibilities

• Work on tasks as assigned by the Site Superintendent with limited supervision.
• Conduct timely maintenance services and quality repair of equipment.
• Routine handyman duties; working with HVAC systems, electrical, mechanical, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains) and minor carpentry.
• Ensuring all building equipment is in good running order and relevant certifications are up to date.
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs of assigned portfolio and correct deficiencies.
• Maintain daily equipment and meter reading logs where required.
• Respond to emergency requirements; available for emergency call‑out duty during after‑hours and on weekends on a rotating basis.
• Conduct detailed inspections to ensure that scheduled and periodic maintenance of building and equipment have been completed.
• Active participation in the Preventative Maintenance program including unscheduled repairs.
• Use CMMS for processing corrective and preventative maintenance requests in conjunction with site superintendent and maintenance administrator personnel.
• Prioritize activities to complete work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
• Follow safe work practices and ensure work is performed in accordance with work standards.
• Maintain all service tools and equipment in good working condition and arrange for repair or replacement as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineer certification, preferably with experience with biomass boiler systems and/or heating oil; minimum 5 years’ experience is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract is required.
• Must be able to pass a drug & alcohol test, fit‑to‑work test, and extensive background check.
• Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
• Professional communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Work well under pressure.
• Effective problem‑solving ability.

This position has been identified as safety‑sensitive and will require completion of a pre‑employment alcohol & drug test, fit‑to‑work medical test.

Who We Are

ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service‑based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.

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