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Hines

Global real estate investment manager

Building Operator Apprentice

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, Canada$56.4k - $70.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have started a Building Environmental Systems (BES) diploma and be a 3rd- or 4th-class Operating Engineer.
  • Requires 1–2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of facilities.
  • Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
  • Must carry a mobile device.
  • Must be able to respond to service requests in situations that may be more intense.
  • Must use tools and repair systems safely, following required safety practices and procedures.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; work is primarily indoors with some outdoor exposure, may involve ladders and scissor lifts, and may involve confined spaces; training is required for scissor lifts and confined spaces.
  • Must be available for possible shift rotation and some overtime.
  • Must complete mandatory Hines training programs annually.
  • Must create and implement a personal development plan (MPACT) to identify skills required to advance to the next level.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in at least two categories of the Hines Engineering Assessment Guidelines and be able to provide training in those areas.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in mathematical computations related to building operations to resolve building comfort and operational issues.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain building equipment and systems in accordance with Hines quality standards, ensuring a safe and comfortable tenant work environment.
  • Respond professionally to tenant service requests, including heating and cooling calls, and to emergencies.
  • Conduct daily rounds and log readings.
  • Review and complete daily entries in the engineer’s log.
  • Perform preventive and demand maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems, and enter data histories into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Start up, shut down, and operate major building equipment using the building automation system (BAS).
  • Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, and life-safety systems, while ensuring maximum energy efficiency.
  • Perform minor repairs, including replacing washers and faucets; clearing sinks, toilets, drains, grease traps, and sumps; repacking valves; replacing pumps and motors; and resetting breakers.
  • Inspect and replace belts.
  • Maintain and align fans and air-handling units, including changing air filters.
  • Perform general mechanical and maintenance duties.
  • Use basic hand tools, including socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers.
  • Use power tools, including pneumatic, electric, or engine-driven tools, drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches.
  • Use personal safety equipment correctly.
  • Troubleshoot and repair the building automation system.
  • Keep mechanical rooms and other work areas safe, clean, and organized, including completing required painting.
  • Monitor contractors and external service providers to ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
  • Participate in reviews of operating policies and procedures as required.
  • Maintain metal and plastic pipe systems.
  • Conduct chemical treatment tests.
  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable codes.
  • Escalate unusual events and occurrences to a supervisor.
  • Support the appearance and safety of the property.
  • Teardown, perform minor repairs on, and align pumps.
  • Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including lighting and door repairs.
  • Assist other classifications and trades as required.
  • Maintain working relationships with tenants, contractors, and external service providers, and ensure corrective action is taken to meet tenant needs.
  • Establish working relationships with staff to support service delivery.
  • Develop working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and external service providers to address information needs.
  • Maintain positive tenant and client relations through effective communication.
  • Use standard testing and measuring tools to service and monitor basic building systems.
  • Apply standard operating practices and established processes to perform duties.
  • Make basic decisions within established procedures and practices.
  • Provide input to operational decisions by identifying tenant, client, and facility needs.
  • Read and use testing equipment, including analog and digital multimeters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, airflow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.

About the Company

Hines

Global real estate investment manager

Hines is a global real estate investment manager that owns and operates about $93 billion of property assets across various sectors for institutional investors and private wealth clients. With 5,000 employees in 31 countries and a 68-year history, the company invests in, develops, and manages real estate to grow and preserve client value. Its products and services come from actively acquiring, financing, developing, leasing, and managing buildings and portfolios around the world. What sets Hines apart is its scale and international footprint, long track record, and focus on delivering integrated real estate solutions through development, ownership, and ongoing asset management for diverse clients. The company's goal is to build the world forward by creating and managing high-quality real estate that meets clients’ investment objectives and long-term needs.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1957

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