BUILDING OPERATOR 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Technician to perform skilled tasks in installation, operation and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in large commercial buildings. You will operate a Building Automation System (BAS) and maintain preventive maintenance records.

Qualified candidates will have a secondary school diploma and a technician qualification in a building trade or equivalent, with experience in large computerized facilities, air distribution systems,

Qualifications

• Secondary school and a Building Trade technician qualification or equivalent.
• Experience operating large computerized commercial buildings.
• Experience with air distribution systems and pumps/air handling equipment.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and ability to obtain City permits.
• Police clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled/sem-skilled tasks in installation, operation and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Operates a Building Automation System (BAS) to manage building systems.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program and records.
• Performs repairs to building equipment and fixtures.
• May be required to work all shifts for a 24/7 operation.
• Assists tradesmen as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical systems

Reading blueprints

Driver's license

Education

Secondary school + building trade technician qualification

Tools

Building Automation System (BAS)

Blueprint reading

Job description

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Job ID:63334
Job Category:Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
Division & Section:Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Client Buildings
Work Location: Various, please see below.
Job Type & Duration:Full-time, 5 Permanent and 3 Temporary (12 months)
Hourly Rate:$35.78
Hours & Shift Information:Various, please see below (40 hours per week)
Affiliation: L416 Outside .
Number of Positions Open:8
Posting Period:03-Sep-2026 to 18-Sep-2026

Locations

Perm/Temp

Work Location

Shift Info

Perm

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12am and 12am to 8:30am, 10am to 6:30pm. No running lunch for Mobile Unit.

Perm

40 College St. - Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 1050 Ellesmere Rd. (Mobile Unit), 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St. and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am, Running lunch while scheduled at Critical sites, No running lunch for mobile unit

Perm

703 Don Mills Rd. - Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 1050 Ellesmere Rd. - Mobile Unit, 40 College St., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am, Running lunch while scheduled at Critical sites, No running lunch for mobile unit

Temp - 12 months

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12am and 12am to 8:30am, 10am to 6:30pm. No running lunch for Mobile Unit.

Temp - 12 months

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12am and 12am to 8:30am, 10am to 6:30pm. No running lunch for Mobile Unit.

Perm

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12am and 12am to 8:30am, 10am to 6:30pm. No running lunch for Mobile Unit.

Perm

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am. No Running Lunch

Temp - 12 months

1050 Ellesmere Rd. Mobile Unit- Needs a Police Clearance. (will also support 40 College St., 703 Don Mills Rd., 70 Birmingham St., 4330 Dufferin St., and 60 Tiffield Rd.)

Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am. No Running Lunch

Major Responsibilities

• Performs assigned skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, operation and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and repairs required in connection with general building maintenance
• Operates a computerized Building Automation System (BAS) to manage/control Building Systems
• Performs general maintenance work in connection with mechanical and electrical equipment, building services and facilities
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program and records
• Operates air conditioning equipment including centrifugal chillers and cooling towers
• Performs plumbing repairs not requiring the services of a tradesman
• Effects minor repairs to building equipment and fixtures
• Performs related maintenance work as assigned including the use of ladders and scaffolding
• Assists tradesman as required
• Performs other related work as assigned
• May be required to work shifts (days, afternoons, midnights and weekends)

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Must have completed secondary school and possess a technician qualification in a building trade or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of large computerized commercial buildings.
• Experience in air distribution systems as related to modern air conditioning systems.
• Experience in the maintenance of pumps and large air handling equipment.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

NOTE: It is a condition of employment with the Corporate Real Estate Management Division to pass and maintain a Police Security clearance for any Toronto Police Serviceslocations.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating boilers, chemical treatment of chilled and hot water systems, building electrical systems, UPS power systems, fire safety equipment and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of automatic heating and cooling controls including pneumatic systems.
• An ability to read blueprints.
• An ability to read and perform tasks outlined in technical manuals and publications.
• An ability to maintain effective working relations with other staff.
• An ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to work all shifts for a 24/7 building operation.
  

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