Building Operator

Enright Capital; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefit program

RRSP program

Job summary

Enright Capital Ltd. in Calgary is seeking a Building Operations Specialist to maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across commercial properties. You will execute preventive maintenance, respond to tenant requests, and coordinate contractors to keep properties safe, efficient, and compliant.

You will support on-call rotations, monitor equipment performance, and assist with annual operating budgets while upholding high standards of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Automation, Life Safety, and Building Envelope.
• Understanding of water treatment, domestic-water systems, pumps, valves, and backflow prevention.
• Experience operating Building Automation Systems (BAS) using Siemens, Honeywell, etc.
• Knowledge of Fire, Life and Safety systems and related controls.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work under pressure, and make quick decisions in emergencies.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Valid 5th Class Alberta driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily property inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor BAS alarms and respond to abnormal readings.
• Coordinate contractor work and communicate with Property Management Team.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets.
• Respond to emergencies such as power failures or floods.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Ensure health, safety, security procedures are followed.
• Supervise service contracts and contractor on-site work.
• Verify repairs and restore affected areas after service visits.
• Maintain clean and presentable properties for leasing tours.

Skills

Building operations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Emergency response decision-making

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Siemens

Honeywell

Office 365

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Enright Capital Ltd. is a Calgary-based real estate investment and asset management company focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality commercial real estate assets including office, industrial and retail. Through a hands-on, value-driven approach, Enright is committed to creating value through strategic investments, operational excellence, and strong investor relationships.

Enright Management Ltd. serves as the property and operations management arm of the organization, providing professional property management, building operations, tenant services, and asset support across the portfolio. The team is dedicated to maintaining best-in-class properties, fostering positive tenant experiences, and delivering exceptional service through a collaborative and hands-on approach.

www.enrightcapital.com

Role Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working alongside the Operations Supervisor and Property Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining building systems, completing preventative maintenance programs, responding to tenant requests, coordinating contractors, and ensuring our properties operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

• Perform daily property inspections at designated property
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Preventive Maintenance tasks on HVAC, plumbing, fire life and safety systems.
• Monitor building automation system alarms and equipment trends, respond to abnormal readings, and elevate unresolved issues to Operations Manager and Senior Property Manager.
• Respond to work orders and complaints promptly with a high level of customer service.
• Set up and maintain all preventative maintenance programs for the designated portfolio.
• Work with Property Management Team to ensure tenants are updated in a timely manner regarding requests or issues that may adversely affect tenant comfort and cannot be immediately resolved.
• Coordinate any work that is taking place in the building or tenant spaces with the applicable Property Management Team member.
• Ensure mechanical rooms and equipment are clean and tidy at all times.
• Assist Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager and Senior Property Manager with the preparation of annual operating and capital expenditure budgets including operational input and gathering quotations as required.
• Respond to building emergencies such as power failures, floods and fire alarms.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Ensure all health, safety and security procedures are adhered to and areas of concern are reported to the Operations Manager in a timely manner to limit exposure to liability and loss.
• Ensure service contracts are enforced, service levels are achieved, and contractors are adequately supervised when on site.
• Perform follow-up inspections after repairs and contractor visit to verify that work is complete, deficiencies are corrected, and affected areas are restored.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the building operations including but not limited to HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety and ensure all equipment and systems are operational in a safe and efficient manner and are incompliance with all applicable government codes and regulations.
• Assist with access-card, card-reader, door, lock, and controlled access issues
• Understand the Purchase Order (PO) process, including but not limited to using approved vendor within company’s vendor pool and obtaining all required documentation.
• Ensure properties are maintained, clean and presentable for leasing tours.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of building operations experience
• Physical and intellectual ability to complete basic repairs and maintenance with a strong knowledge of building operations and troubleshooting of building systems, including but not limited to:HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Automation, Life Safety, Building Envelope.
• Understanding of water treatment, domestic-water systems, pumps, valves, and backflow prevention.
• Experience/proficiency operation Building Automation Systems (BAS) using Siemens, Honeywell etc.
• Knowledge on Fire, Life and Safety system, including and not limited to: Fire Panels, Sprinkler systems, Strong knowledge on pneumatic and DCC controls systems
• High level of professionalism including appearance and grooming.
• Professional handling of confidential tenant, security, and building information.
• Ability to maintain composure, communicate clearly, and make decisions during emergency response, incident stabilization, and escalation procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with senior management, contractors, tenants and the public; self motivated and professional.
• Very effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under little supervision, express individual thinking and be proactive.
• Valid 5 th Class Alberta drivers license with a clean driver abstract.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Office suite).

Enright offers a competitive benefit program in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits and RRSP program.