Building Operator

Greystar; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

Disability & Life insurance

Generous paid time off

15 days vacation + 5 family days + 5?

Job summary

Greystar is hiring a Building Operator to perform technical and mechanical work ensuring buildings meet company standards for safety, cleanliness and function. A Class 5 Power Engineering License is required for this position.

The role includes handling work orders, pre-move-in tasks, inventory management, documentation, and upkeep of grounds and amenities with a focus on cost-effective, responsible maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential maintenance experience.
• Own hand tools and ability to use hand/power tools safely.
• Ability to diagnose and repair problems effectively.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with residents.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class 5 Power Engineering License is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders and preventative maintenance by diagnosing defects and performing repairs per policy and safety standards.
• Complete the make-ready process for vacant units, conduct pre-move-out inspections, create punch lists, and coordinate vendors and materials.
• Access materials and equipment from the maintenance department, track usage, and notify supervisor when re-ordering is needed.
• Document service requests accurately and on time to ensure proper tracking.
• Assist in maintaining grounds, common areas, and amenities; perform cleaning and minor repairs.
• Support cost-saving by repairing parts rather than replacing when feasible.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

EPA refrigerant certification

Driver's license

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Building Operator performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality. A Class 5 Power Engineering License is required for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.


• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move‑ins by completing the pre‑move‑out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.


• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re‑ordering needs.


• Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.


• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure‑washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.


• Supports cost‑cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of residential maintenance experience is required.


• Incumbents must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by law and must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user‑moved aids, mechanical equipment and measuring devices.


• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems.


• Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems.


• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies.


• High School diploma, GED or related experience and/or training.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Incumbents must have a valid Class5 Power Engineering License.


• Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.


• Incumbents must have EPA certifications TypeI andII or Universal for refrigerant recycling. (Applies to Certified Service Technicians.)


• Incumbents must have all certifications as required by Municipal and Local jurisdictions. (Applies to all maintenance positions.)

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas. Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet). Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 11 kilograms independently and 22 kilograms with assistance. Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Robust Benefits Offered

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits effective your first day of employment.


• Generous Paid Time off.


• All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 5 family responsibility days and 5 company sick days.


• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.


• Group RRSP with Company Match up to 5% of pay after 3 months of service.


• Open to full-time and part-time team members, with spousal RRSP and lump sum contribution options.


• Employee Assistance Program, plus free 24/7 virtual care with a Canadian family doctor.


• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).


• Pet Insurance discounts through Petsecure and wellbeing programs through the RBC app.

Important Notice

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Our continued success depends on our people. If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you!

Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships.

Integrity

We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality

We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism

We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability

We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service

We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.