Building Operator

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group is seeking a Building Operator in Vancouver. You will monitor HVAC systems, manage water treatment, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring tenant requests are handled promptly and professionally.

The role requires 1+ year of mechanical operations experience and 4th Class Power Engineering certification, with a focus on safety, energy efficiency, and reliable facility performance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of technical and mechanical building operations experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS/FAS, and Life Safety Systems in Class A buildings.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day operations and repairs of the building's HVAC equipment and life safety systems.
• Perform water treatment and regular water tests; contribute to chemical management.
• Complete preventative maintenance on HVAC and related systems; perform light plumbing tasks.
• Respond promptly to tenant requests via the portal; keep tenants informed of issues and resolutions.
• Coordinate with service providers and contractors; review work for safety and standards compliance.
• Develop energy priorities for building systems and daily energy management.
• Carry out general maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC operation

Building systems

Customer service

Communication

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certification

Job description

## Building OperatorApply: Vancouver, British Columbia: Full time: Posted Today: JR-8513**Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.**Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.**Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties?** Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.We are looking for a highly motivated **Building Operator** to join our Operations team in Vancouver. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. With a customer service focused mindset, you will also ensure all tenant and operation teams’ requests are completed in a timely manner.**You Will Be Responsible For*** Monitoring the day-to-day operations/repairs of the building’s HVAC equipment (including pumps, motors, fans, Variable speed drives, compressors, etc.), Life Safety systems, building automation systems and lighting systems* Water treatment program, regular water tests and addition of chemicals* Preventative maintenance on all buildings and HVAC equipment including small plumbing repairs and drain clearing* Timely responses/resolutions of all tenant requests logged through tenant portal, and ensuring there is on-going communication with tenants regarding any mechanical/HVAC issues* Liaising with service providers and contractors* Reviewing and monitoring contracted work to ensure everything is being performed in safe manner, as well as compliant with building standards* Developing energy priorities for building systems to keep in line with Oxford’s sustainability practices and objectives, including daily energy management of HVAC and lighting systems* General maintenance and other duties as requested**Required Skills & Experience*** At least one year of technical and mechanical building operations experience* General knowledge and experience operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, FAS and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office/retail complex* 4th Class Power Engineering Certification**Preferred Skills & Experience*** Skills in blueprint reading, as applied to technical areas* A trade certification is an asset* Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management* The ability to work with minimal supervision* 8-hour work shift and as-needed basis during weekends* Able to lift 25lb* Able to climb and safely use ladders* Good communication skills and must be a team playerRecent graduates of the 4th class program who recently acquired the 4th class ticket are encouraged to apply.For this position specifically, the **annualized base salary range is $68,000 - $78,000 Plus Bonus.** You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award which may include Short-term Incentive, benefits, and/or retirement savings plan – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.