Senior Building Operator

GWL Realty Advisors; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GWL Realty Advisors is seeking a Senior Building Operator to ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of our commercial buildings in Winnipeg. The role focuses on HVAC, electrical and life-safety systems, with a strong emphasis on energy management and sustainability.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with contractors, and manage tenant service requests while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and compliance with OH&S policies. Shift: Day, on-site operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property operations.
• Strong knowledge of Building HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, BAS Systems and Life Safety Systems.
• Current Provincial Operating Engineer license (all classifications), BES certifications or BOMA SMT/SMA.
• A hands-on building systems professional with strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Passion for sustainability and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the control of base building equipment and systems such as chillers, pumps, and air-handling systems.
• Support energy management practices for mechanical, electrical and building systems.
• Lead maintenance and respond to Tenant Service Requests; develop relationships with Tenants and Vendors.
• Track and schedule work; manage tenant work orders and maintenance logs.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S, environmental, and sustainability programs.

Skills

Building HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

BAS Systems

Life Safety Systems

Teamwork

Sustainability

Education

Provincial Operating Engineer license (all classifications)

BES certifications or BOMA SMT/SMA

Tools

Angus PM system

Angus TR system

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Building Operator to ensure that our buildings are being operated and maintained in a safe, presentable, and environmentally friendly manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Assist in the efficient, effective, and successful control of all base building equipment and systems such as chillers, centrifugal pumps and various air-handling systems etc.
• Assist contractors in the completion of required tasks. Obtain estimates and quotations for proposed work in the building as required.
• Perform water treatment chemical testing, critical system testing including chilled water back up, Fire Life Safety Systems, base building and tenant generators.
• Actively participate in energy management practices for all mechanical, electrical and building systems.
• Provide tour and inspection reports on an ongoing basis. Support maintenance of and ongoing improvements to WHMIS and environmental health and safety programs.
• Lead and support junior operational team members in the operation of building systems, the preventive maintenance of building systems, timely response/action/resolution of Tenant Service Request and the positive development of relationships with Tenants and Vendors.
• Any additional tasks assigned as required to maintain the safe and efficient operation of all building systems and/or equipment.

Maintenance

• Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping conditions are fully observed to only the highest standards in mechanical and building operations area.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance using Angus PM system.
• Perform demand maintenance and repairs to required fans, pumps, etc. as required.
• Ensure that all Corporate OH&S Policies, Procedures and Programs are implemented and strictly followed, including Environmental, Sustainability, and Property Management Policies and Procedures.

Documentation

• Track and schedule work, ensuring all annual compliance testing and inspections are completed.
• Manage tenant work order requests using the Angus TR system while ensuring tenants are satisfied with building operation matters.
• Maintain operator logs, checklists, and inspections.

Shift Schedule

• Day shift Monday - Friday
• On call rotation once every 5th week - Monday to Friday 11am - 7pm (on call during that week & weekend)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property operations
• Strong knowledge of Building HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, BAS Systems and Life Safety Systems
• Current Provincial Operating Engineer license (all classifications), BES certifications or BOMA SMT/SMA
• A highly collaborative & team-oriented personality as we all work closely together, and problem solve together
• A hands-on building systems professional with strong trouble-shooting skills
• Passion for sustainability and energy management