Building Operator

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities solutions company as a Building Operator in Calgary where you'll utilize your mechanical skills for maintenance and inspections across systems including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. With safety-sensitive responsibilities, candidates must have ABSA Class 5 Power Engineering certification and demonstrate excellent communication skills while performing routine tasks and managing after-hours operations.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Tools and PPE provided

Work phone provided

Qualifications

• Must have ABSA Class 5 Power Engineering certification.
• Additional trade tickets considered an asset.
• Must pass a fit-to-work medical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Carry out routine handyman tasks including repairs and make sure equipment is operational.
• Work on shifts and provide after-hours coverage as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Customer-oriented

Education

Class 5 Power Engineering certification

Job description

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ATCO Frontec is seeking a mechanically inclined handyman with a ABSA Class 5 Power Engineering certification to join our ATCO Facilities Solutions team. The Building Operator is responsible for performing hands-on inspections, as well as predictive and corrective maintenance within the facilities.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to work shifts on a rotational schedule, providing after-hours coverage as needed. Uniform, tools, PPE, and work phone are provided by the company. Additional trade tickets will be highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Plumbing: Fix faucets and minor leaks; address clogged plumbing fixtures and drains.
• HVAC: Work with closed-loop systems, humidifiers, hot water boilers, RO systems, and water softeners; maintain air conditioning systems and water chemistry; utilize BMS remote access to change set points.
• Electrical: Change light bulbs and batteries; perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing switches.
• General Duties: Routine handyman tasks including touchups, painting, minor carpentry, re-lamping, replacing filters, plunging toilets, and unclogging drains; ensure all building equipment is operational and certifications are current; conduct detailed inspections; work on shifts and provide after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications:

• Class 5 Power Engineering certification (ABSA Certified) is required.
• Additional trade tickets are assets.
• Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance.
• Pass a drug & alcohol test, fit-to-work medical, and background check.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience with automated systems (electrical, fire alarm, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Mechanically inclined with handyman skills for minor repairs.
• Knowledge of Federal and Alberta Building Codes.
• Achievement-oriented, resourceful, independent, and self-starting.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented attitude.

Additional Information:

This position is safety sensitive and requires completion of pre-employment tests and background checks, including a Government Security Clearance. We operate throughout Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding areas, with travel required.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.