Building Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with Tenants and Contractors and maintain positive relationships;
• Conduct and document property inspections as required (including roof inspections);
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on building structural elements and finishes, building equipment, HVAC systems and others as directed;
• Ensure life safety systems are operating efficiently;
• Identify and rectify any general maintenance issues;
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors and ensuring work is sufficient;
• Advise manager on any building inefficiencies;
• Address tenant inquiries in regards to building maintenance;
• Assist with seasonal building requirements;
• Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and miscellaneous repairs on sites and at RioCan’s regional office;
• Communicate and execute all work procedures set out by management;
• Work with the PM team to create, acknowledge, complete, and close various work orders within the Building Engines/Prism environment;
• Assist with the creation and management of purchase orders;
• Respond to after hours emergency calls and priority work orders (on-call schedule is approximately 2 week per month or as schedules require);
• Acts as a liaison for the Property Manager, Leasing, and Tenant Construction team by collecting site specific information (i.e. electrical service size, ceiling heights, drain size, etc.) and providing access to vacant suites;
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more;
• Site visits to other offsite properties will require the use of your own personal vehicle;
• Other duties / projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 - 5 years of previous relevant work experience;
• Shift details: Predominantly weekdays from 8-4, however some occasional evening and weekend shifts may also be required;
• Ability to travel between sites downtown on a daily basis;
• Ability to fully participate in a rotating schedule for afterhours emergency response;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and software applications like Building Engines is required;
• Previous maintenance experience preferably gained in a retail / commercial property environment;
• BES I & II certificate preferred;
• Customer service orientated with ability to field questions promptly and professionally;
• Execute all work in a safe and professional manner and in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation guidelines and other applicable regulations;
• Experience performing minor repairs, painting, drywall, electrical installations and plumbing;
• Familiarity with safe work practices and construction standards;
• Ability to prioritize and schedule all work to meet deadlines;
• G Level Driver’s License;
• Fall Protection certification preferred;
• Completion of WHMIS;
• Knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out; Working at heights;
• Solid working knowledge of the OHSA;
• Completion of First Aid with CPR preferred.