Lead Building Operator -FMO

Black & McDonald; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-trade service provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Lead Building Operator to ensure safe conditions and oversee maintenance activities. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining HVAC and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a trade license and relevant field experience. Competitive wages offered for qualified individuals.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Must be available for on-call standby duties.
• Formal training in supervisory responsibilities is an asset.
• Strong skills in negotiation and problem solving required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and supervise maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial Health and Safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections of HVAC and Electrical building systems.

Skills

Supervision

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Planning and Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Completion of secondary school

Trade License

Several years relevant field experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Build Your Career At Black & McDonald

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

Summary of Position

The Lead Building Operator will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions inside and outside of the facility, performing preventative maintenance and inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance for the building and associated systems as well as using computerized building management systems. The Lead Building Operator uses experience and technical skills with preventive maintenance and system operations to ensure that the facility runs safely, efficiently and that the client receives value from our services. This position will offer trade competitive wages.

The Lead Building Operator will also be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of employees and subcontractors in the performance of activities related to the maintenance and repair of facilities in accordance with Provincial Health and Safety regulations and Black & McDonald best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and supervise maintenance and construction activities of staff, contractors and sub trades as required.
• Requisition of materials and supplies
• Train or arrange for training of workers
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
• Prepare work progress reports, incident reports, and safety related reports
• Ensure that work order requests and PMs are prioritized and addressed in a timely manner
• Coordinate sub trades to ensure the required work and inspection reports are completed
• Report deficiencies to management and recommend remedial actions
• Investigate the cause of equipment failure and recommend actions to extend equipment life expectancy or reduce operating cost
• Coordinate with the facility any tasks that will impact the operation of the facility such as elevator maintenance, electrical shutdowns etc.
• Inspect, monitor/operate, and maintain a large variety of HVAC and Electrical building systems
• Monthly/Quarterly inspections, i.e. Fire & life safety, roofing, building envelope
• Perform fire pump operational test & generator run and readiness check including fuel level
• Inspect and clean roof drains, sumps & catch basins, clean strainers and replace water filters
• Monitor & control DDC system operations
• Participate in establishing scope(s) of work and pricing/quoting small projects
• Perform repairs/maintenance duties including minor electrical or mechanical, drywall/framing/painting/finishes, touch ups & repair, signage installation, door closers/operators and hardware, re-lamping, plumbing and fixtures, etc.
• Provide detailed responses to tenant requests

Competency Requirements (Skilled to Advanced Level)

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

Education & Skill Requirements

• Completion of secondary school required
• Trade License required
• Several years relevant field experience required
• Strong skills in supervision, negotiation, and problem solving
• Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Proven Planning and Scheduling Skills
• Must have computer skills and working knowledge of Excel
• Formal training in Supervisory responsibilities considered an asset
• Available for on call standby duties

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.