Building Operator

Clear Destination Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Wellness program

Education opportunities

Job summary

Harvard Developments in Edmonton is seeking a qualified Building Operator to join its facility maintenance team. The role focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience while ensuring properties are well maintained and compliant with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include operating building automation and safety systems, responding to service requests, supervising contracted services such as cleaning, security, HVAC, and grounds, carrying out planned maintenance,

Qualifications

• Requires strong customer service focus and willingness to respond 24/7 when scheduled on-call.
• Valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate and a driver’s license required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and capability to perform physical tasks.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate building automation, fire life safety, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond to customer service requests within safety and quality standards.
• Oversee contracted services (cleaning, security, HVAC, grounds, snow removal).
• Carry out planned maintenance for the properties.
• Travel to remote facilities about one week per month for inspections and coordination.

Skills

Customer service mindset

On-call availability

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

Power Engineer Certificate (5th Class)

Job description

Harvard Developments is seeking a qualifiedBuilding Operatorto join its facility maintenance team in Edmonton. This position is accountable to provide an exceptional customer experience within a portfolio of assigned buildings in Edmonton and surrounding areas, ensuring the properties 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;

• Assist the management team achieve its customer, financial and organizational objectives; and
• Travel to various remote facilities totaling approximately one week per month to complete building visits, inspections and coordinate maintenance activities.

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 pay, health benefits, pension and group RRSP;
• Additional benefits including children’s scholarship and a wellness program; and three sunshine days for all employees of The Hill Companies
• 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.