Building Operator

Harvard; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate management company in Calgary is seeking a qualified Building Operator to provide exceptional service within its facilities. This role includes operating building systems, maintaining services, and delivering high-quality customer experience. Candidates must possess a valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate, mechanical skills, and effective communication abilities. Flexible scheduling, competitive salary, and additional benefits are offered, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about facilities management.

Benefits

Flexible work scheduling

Competitive salary and benefits

Children's scholarships

Wellness program

Training and support

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to serving customers, available for on-call shifts.
• Valid driver's license and clean abstract.
• Mechanical inclination and physical capacity.
• Proficiency in English, good listening, and collaborative skills.
• General knowledge of workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer experience in assigned portfolio.
• Respond to service requests within established safety and cleanliness standards.
• Operate building automation and mechanical systems.
• Maintain contractor relationships for various services.
• Assist with maintenance programs and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Skills

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

5th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency

Job description

919 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P3, Canada Req #518

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Harvard Developments is seeking a qualifiedBuilding Operatorto join its facility maintenance team in Calgary. This position is accountable to provide an exceptional customer experience within a portfolio of assigned building(s) in Calgary and surrounding areas, ensuring the property(ies) are well cared for and maintained in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

Harvard is a full-service real estate management company based in Western Canada that is recognized for its reputation in leadership, flexibility, quality and performance, currently overseeing more than 9 million square feet of commercial properties with regional offices in Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

The Building Operator will:

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience to customers within the assigned portfolio
• Respond to customer service requests within standards established for safety, comfort, cleanliness, responsiveness, follow up and communication;
• Operate the building’s automation, fire life and safety, mechanical and electrical systems;
• Maintain positive contractor relationships while overseeing contracted services such as cleaning, security, HVAC, grounds, snow removal, etc.
• Carry out the planned maintenance program for the properties; and
• Assist the management team achieve its customer, financial and organizational objectives.

What you will bring to the job :

• A high level of commitment to serving customers with availability to respond 24 hours a day when scheduled on-call;
• A valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency and driver’s license with a clean abstract and access to a vehicle;
• A mechanical inclination with practiced motor skills and capacity to perform physical work;
• Proficiency in the English language both written and verbal, as well as strong listening and collaborative skills that enable positive and beneficial relationships;
• Good computer literacy with experience using digital devices;
• A working knowledge of general workplace safety practices and requirements; and
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively as circumstances may dictate, using personal initiative and sound judgment to achieve purchasing guidelines, project schedules and budget.

What you will receive from Harvard :

• Flexible work scheduling with occasional work after hours or on weekends;
• Competitive salary, incentive and benefits within the building management industry;
• Additional benefits including children’s scholarships and a wellness program;
• Comprehensive orientation, training, and support; and
• Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

Harvard provides employees with a challenging work environment encouraging professional growth, innovative thinking, and collaborative work. Our organization respects the principles of work-life balance and community engagement.

If you feel you are the person we are looking for in this position, please apply with your resume in confidence through the Careers tab at www.hillcompanies.com .

This position will remain open for 30 days. We will review every resume submitted during this period. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If the position remains unfilled, we will repost the opportunity as needed.