Building Operator

Alloy Enterprises; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

On-call rotation

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada is seeking a Facility Maintenance professional to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in busy school environments. You will work with the operations team and may operate independently, using CMMS to manage work orders.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting building systems, sourcing tools, and ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. The role offers a standard Mon-Fri schedule with potential after-hours coverage and union-based benefits.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in a Facility Maintenance environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance fundamentals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Physically able to perform maintenance tasks (climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Receive, update, and complete assigned preventative and demand maintenance work orders in the CMMS QFM.
• Respond to and rectify tasks in general facility services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Source, plan, and organize tools and materials for daily tasks and projects.
• Maintain inventory levels for assigned sites.
• Use building prints and schematics to troubleshoot system failures.
• Operate a variety of hand tools and machines.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.

What you will do

Working within busy School environments, perform a variety of assigned Facility Maintenance tasks including scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled demand maintenance events. Apply knowledge, skills, and experience to work with the operations team and be able to work independently.

How you will do it

• Receive, update, and complete assigned preventative and demand maintenance works orders within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) QFM.

• Respond to and rectify assigned tasks in general facility services, equipment repair, HVAC (Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry and more.

• Source, plan, and organize required tools and materials for day-to-day tasks and projects

• Be able to maintain inventory levels for assigned site(s)

• Use building prints, schematics, and other available documents while troubleshooting system failures and work requests.

• Solid understanding of building systems with an ability to operate a variety of hand tools and machines.

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and aligns with all company policies.

What we look for

Required

• Completion of a two-year technical degree or equivalent and/or experience in a Facility Maintenance environment would be considered an asset but willing to train the right candidate.

• Building systems knowledge including troubleshooting, repair and replacement, etc.

• Requires in-depth knowledge of various maintenance fundamentals sufficient to look after service and repairs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Daily reporting of site conditions is required.

• Strong ability to work independently on tasks and as part of a team.

• Working and operating knowledge of computers as well as Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, word, excel)

• Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, operate machinery, lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 lbs, clean up landscaping and exterior garbage bins, etc.

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Valid driver's license and clean criminal record.

Preferred

• Experience working in a school or similar setting

• Experience with painting (interior and exterior), equipment repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical work

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Start times may vary, and end times may extend based on operational needs. After the training period, this role will participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend coverage.

* This is a bargaining unit position *

Pay Rate: $31.02 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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Johnson Controls' Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls' applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.