Building Operator

CAN ASC-Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc. Markets; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading employer

Competitive benefits

Professional growth

On-site in Surrey

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Surrey, BC is hiring a Building Operator to provide operational and technical support for facility systems. The role covers daily to monthly tasks, preventive maintenance, and hands-on repairs to ensure code-compliant performance and safety.

You will respond to service calls, manage inventories, and assist with maintenance service agreements. Required 5th Class Power Engineer certification (or in progress), 2+ years as an operator, and home-base in Surrey.

Qualifications

• 5th Class Power Engineer certification, or working towards designation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an operator.
• Ability to analyze operation of various systems and take corrective action.
• Effective written and verbal communication with co-workers and the public.
• Good physical condition for moving supplies and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and BMS systems.
• Availability for call-in work and a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and monitor repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Respond to service calls and tenant requests with professionalism.
• Provide general handyman services and assist other trades.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and ensure proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Assist with vendor evaluation, pricing, and service agreements.
• Lead event setup/teardown and coordinate with security as needed.

Skills

Power Engineer 5th Class

Operator experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

MS Word

MS Excel

BMS systems

Driver's license

Background check

Education

Power Engineer certification (5th Class)

Tools

BMS systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Building Operator

C$70,000 - C$75,000/yearly

Surrey, BC V3S 1C7

Location

On-site – Surrey, BC

Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

The Building Operator will be responsible for operational and technical support on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting facility equipment. The individual is expected to demonstrate technical knowledge in building systems and be multi-skilled in general maintenance to successfully complete daily, weekly, and monthly work assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance tasks and monitor repairs to the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire and life safety, and control systems for the facility, maintaining building systems up to applicable code and standards as assigned
• Respond to tenant and employee service calls and complaints as quickly and efficiently as possible
• Provide handyman services in areas such as general repairs, flooring, touch-up painting, locks and hardware, and ceiling tiles
• Assist other building trade persons as directed in preventative maintenance, electrical maintenance, and related tasks
• Respond to tenant service requests and provide excellent customer service when interacting with tenants and the general public
• Ensure work performed in tenant space is completed with minimum disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup
• Assist with obtaining pricing and managing maintenance service agreements
• Change lights, tubes, and lenses, and clean light fixtures
• Complete custodial housekeeping tasks in mechanical and electrical areas
• Maintain work areas in a clean, efficient, and organized condition at all times
• Monitor and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good working order
• Record readings to ensure proper equipment operation
• Ensure an adequate operating inventory of supplies and develop sources for stock materials related to facility maintenance
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Assist in reviewing daily and monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurrent operational problems
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality and competitive pricing
• Prepare and submit work order requests for work completed outside the daily work order system
• Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Lead and/or assist with event setup and teardown activities, including electrical, audio-visual, and coordination with security as needed
• Ensure the property is maintained in a first-class manner, including curb appeal, aesthetics, safety, and overall welfare of the property
• Attend to after-hours emergency situations, for which compensation is provided
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned from time to time

What You Bring

• 5th Class Power Engineer certification, or working towards designation
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an operator
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the public
• Good physical condition, fit and able to participate in moving supplies, equipment, and moderately heavy items
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, and BMS systems
• Availability for call-in work
• A valid driver's license
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

What's in It for You

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring, and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well‑being

Estimated Compensation

C$70,000 - C$75,000/yearly

Contract

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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