Building Operator, Level 2

BGO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Operator, Level 2 at BGO in Toronto, ON oversees operations to keep buildings safe and efficient, handling inspections, preventive maintenance, and tenant requests. This in-person role focuses on maintaining building systems and ensuring high service levels for occupants.

As a team member, you will monitor BAS-controlled environments, coordinate with vendors, and participate in health, safety, and energy-efficiency initiatives for a mid-sized facility.

Qualifications

• Experience using BAS and I&II.
• Minimum of 3 years direct work experience in junior or intermediate position in commercial building operations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections, testing, and documentation, maintaining accurate records of building conditions, drawings, and systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on repairs, construction projects, pricing, and maintenance service agreements.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, elevators, and life safety systems.
• Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS), climate controls, and computerized building systems.
• Respond to tenant service requests and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation, while providing excellent customer service.
• Perform and coordinate general building maintenance, including housekeeping, litter removal, shoveling, pressure washing, and other site duties.
• Support environmental, health and safety, insurance, and risk management activities, including inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with waste, recycling, hazardous materials, indoor air quality, and environmental assessments.
• Stay current with industry best practices, legislation, technology, and building operations standards, while working collaboratively with the operations team.
• Support BGO’s sustainability and social responsibility goals by improving energy efficiency, managing environmental hazards, considering sustainable equipment options, and participating in community initiatives.

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Building Operator, Level 2 is an intermediate level building operator providing operational and technical support as a member of a building operations team in Toronto. The Building Operator, Level 2 may be a sole operator of a building of moderate size and level of complexity as it relates to building systems and tenant demands. The primary objective of the Building Operator, Level 2 is to ensure that the assigned building or complex of buildings is being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.

This is a in-person position located in Toronto, ON

What You Will Do:

• Conduct building inspections, testing, and documentation, maintaining accurate records of building conditions, drawings, and systems


• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on repairs, construction projects, pricing, and maintenance service agreements


• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, elevators, and life safety systems.


• Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS), climate controls, and computerized building systems


• Respond to tenant service requests and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation, while providing excellent customer service


• Perform and coordinate general building maintenance, including housekeeping, litter removal, shoveling, pressure washing, and other site duties


• Support environmental, health and safety, insurance, and risk management activities, including inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions


• Assist with waste, recycling, hazardous materials, indoor air quality, and environmental assessments


• Stay current with industry best practices, legislation, technology, and building operations standards, while working collaboratively with the operations team


• Support BGO’s sustainability and social responsibility goals by improving energy efficiency, managing environmental hazards, considering sustainable equipment options, and participating in community initiatives

Who You Are:

Key Qualifications:

• Experience using BAS and I&II


• Minimum of 3 years direct work experience in junior or intermediate position in commercial building operations.


• Valid driver’s license.

Other Skills and Behaviours:

• Communication & Relationship Skills- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written, with all levels within the company; mature and self-motivated team player who is committed to personal growth and ethical integrity.


• Time Management / Working Environment- Ability to manage time, deadlines, competing priorities, and multiple demands while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Adaptable and able to work effectively under moderate to high stress, including emergencies and after-hours situations. Comfortable working in inclement or challenging conditions and performing moderate physical activity when required


• Organizational & Leadership Skills– Ensure operations records, files and documentation are maintained in an orderly, accurate and timely fashion, sound administrative and organizational skills.


• Decision Making Skills- Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; ability to achieve goals using logical and strategic approaches to resolving challenges.