Building Operator, Live-In

Skyline Group of Companies; Parksville; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent coverage for apartment

Utilities & parking included

Health & dental benefits

Job summary

Skyline Group of Companies is seeking a Building Operator to maintain safety, cleanliness, and smooth operation across Parksville properties in Parksville, BC. You will manage preventative maintenance, respond to resident requests, and coordinate with contractors to uphold Skyline’s service standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with HVAC and building systems, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an applicable trade or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of building operations experience.
• Experience with HVAC, fire protection, life safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance in occupied and vacant residential units, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, repairs, and turnover support.
• Inspect building systems, common areas, vacant units, mechanical and electrical rooms, and exterior spaces to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and trades, monitor service work, support project scopes, and ensure work is completed safely and to company standards.
• Support a positive resident experience through strong communication, follow-up on concerns, and service excellence.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation, respond to site emergencies, and support snow removal, notices, move-ins, move-outs, and other property needs.

Skills

Building operations

HVAC systems

Fire protection

Plumbing & electrical

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary trade education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartphone apps

Job description

• Location: Parksville, BC, Canada
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Rotating Schedule, Weekends + On-Call Availability required
• Compensation Includes:
  • $46,000 annually + 100%rent coverage for provided apartment.
  • Utilities & Parking Included
  • Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits

Are you passionate about providing top-notch customer service in residential property management? Look no further! We are seeking driven, professional & energetic candidates to join our Residential Operations team for the position Building Operator located at our properties located in Parksville, BC.

As a Building Operator, you’ll play an important role in keeping our residential communities safe, clean, and running smoothly. From completing maintenance requests and supporting preventative maintenance programs to monitoring building systems, coordinating contractors, and responding to resident concerns, you’ll help create a well‑maintained living environment where residents are proud to call home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete preventative, and corrective maintenance in occupied and vacant residential units, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, repairs, and turnover support.
• Inspect building systems, common areas, vacant units, mechanical and electrical rooms, and exterior spaces to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and trades, monitor service work, support project scopes, and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• Support a positive resident experience by maintaining strong communication, following up on concerns, and upholding Skyline’s commitment to service excellence.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation, respond to site emergencies, and support snow removal, salting, notices, move‑ins, move‑outs, and other property needs as required.

What You Bring

• Hands‑on building operations and maintenance experience, including knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, life safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and security systems, with the ability to perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, and general maintenance tasks with care and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with a professional approach to working with residents, contractors, and team members.
• A self‑motivated, organized approach with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, solve problems, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Post‑secondary education in an applicable trade or equivalent experience, plus at least three years of relevant building operations experience.
• Comfort using computers, email, Microsoft Office, and smart phone technology, along with a commitment to Health & Safety, WHMIS, and company procedures.
• Ability to learn new systems and software’s used to track, delegate, prioritize and organize requests as they come in.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Professionalism – Work with people who are passionate about doing great work and helping each other succeed.
• Respect – Build meaningful connections with colleagues, residents, and communities while helping make everyday living even better.
• Integrity – Be proud to work for an organization that does the right thing, even if its not the easy thing.
• Drive – Bring your ambition and energy to a company that encourages you to reach your potential.
• Efficiency – Work smarter with streamlined processes, innovative tools, and a team that's always looking for better ways to make an impact.

Who We Are

Skyline is a capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products.

We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, employee savings plan matching, time‑off for volunteering opportunities, on‑going training, growth potential and so much more! Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request by contacting Skyline Human Resources at [e-mail].

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