Building Operator (Casual)

EllisDon; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Building Operator (Casual) for plant operations in Ontario. The role involves operating mechanical systems, troubleshooting alarms, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates must possess an Ontario Third Class Stationary Engineer certificate and have at least five years of relevant experience. EllisDon emphasizes inclusive diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in plant operations.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must be physically able to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge alarms and troubleshoot building automation systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cooling and heating systems.
• Inspect plant equipment and maintain logs.

Skills

Knowledge of building automation systems

Knowledge of chillers

Knowledge of boiler systems

Computer skills

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Education

Ontario Third Class Stationary Engineer certificate

Building Operator Certificate/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Honeywell BAS

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

You as a Building Operator (Casual) will:

• Acknowledge alarms and review computer printout of building automation, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, and medical gas systems; troubleshoot and try to clear
• Operate chillers, cooling towers, steam boilers, hot water boilers and their auxiliary and ancillary equipment, promptly responds to their alarms, troubleshoots, fixes or isolates
• Clean and maintain cooling tower, chiller tubes and fire chamber of hot water and steam
• Perform preventative maintenance on air compressors, air dryer, actuators, regulator, valves and control airlines as
• Respond to fire alarm and other emergency codes, reset fire alarm panel and other related equipment upon the request of the Fire Marshal
• Respond to elevator’s troubles, initiate elevator service calls when patients, staff or visitors are trapped in, and inform Supervisor for other related emergency service
• Respond to the maintenance and trouble calls as requested and trouble shoots, performs minor repairs or isolates the problems, consults supervisor for after hour service calls
• Inspect plant equipment and facility’s mechanical rooms daily and fill out the necessary log sheets
• Test, calibrate, measure, and adjust control devices and space environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity and air flow throughout the facility including patient isolation
• Close PM and routine work orders on the PDA after completing work assignments
• Maintain Logs and write reports as required and requested
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required and as assigned by the supervisor

Is this the right role for you?

• Mandatory: Ontario Third Class Stationary Engineer certificate or Building Operator Certificate/ Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 5 years related experienced in plant operations
• Minimum: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Ability to reach mechanical, electrical, and control drawings. Knowledge of building automation systems, chillers, boiler, water treatment and fire alarm systems. Demonstrated computer skills. Must be physically able to do the job.
• Preferred: Experience with Honeywell BAS, fire alarms, pneumatic tubes, and medical gas systems

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.