Junior Building Operator

About the Company :

Founded in 2003 by seasoned real estate executives, Europro, an asset management company, is supported by an in-house property management, financial, leasing and development team.

We identify investment property opportunities, complete due diligence and analysis, acquire and manage the investment. When appropriate for our investors, we organize the disposition of the property.

Investments include retail properties, office towers and industrial buildings. Europro currently manages over 30 assets with over $750 million in value covering more than 4.

7 million square feet. Europro is a highly entrepreneurial and driven organization that generates profits for its investors.

For more information on Europro please visit our website www.europro.ca.

About the Position :

Reporting to the Property Manager and Operations Supervisor, the Junior Building Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned building in Toronto, approximately 445,000 square feet.

Duties include, but may not be limited to, checking, maintaining and repairing building systems, preforming preventative maintenance, promptly and courteously responding to tenant work orders, participating in the on-call rotation, and ensuring the successful operations of the building.

As a representative of the company, the Junior Building Operator’s actions and conduct will at all times promote the company values and may be required to assist at other properties on an as needed basis.

What you’ll do :

• Monitor and control property equipment to ensure all is operating per design specifications.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all components of facility Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, HVAC equipment, emergency generators.
• Follow safe work practices, and implement knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S policies in work activities.
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times and ensure building standards and efficiencies are maintained.
• Maintain logs of all base building equipment.
• Assist with waste, recycling and hazardous materials issues.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work including.
• Inspection of all HVAC, mechanical, electrical, life safety equipment.
• Tests and record keeping for chemical treatment of all fluid systems.
• Monitoring of the central HVAC and building related systems and routine preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Seasonal shutdown / startup of heating / cooling systems, chillers and cooling towers.
• Monitoring of the Building Automation System for operating trends and revision to set points and operating schedule.
• Monthly recording of utility check meter readings, with an understanding of consumption data, and reporting anomalies in consumption trends.
• Test run and log emergency generator and fire pumps as per schedule.
• Ensure that an accurate log of daily activities is maintained for all shifts.
• Ensure monitoring and control of all life safety equipment including the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, standpipe connections, fire doors, etc. is completed.
• Ensure operations storage and shop areas are well organized and stocked.
• Assist with coordinating access for Third Party service providers, and shut down of building systems to accommodate installation of tenant improvements and modifications to building systems, mechanical rounds and inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating within correct parameters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment failures and perform / coordinate unscheduled repairs.
• Report deficiencies and issues relating to the building envelope controls, equipment and mechanical systems to management.
• General maintenance and housekeeping, including painting, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing’ light bulb replacements.
• Respond to tenant calls regarding all operations queries & building emergencies (i.e. water leaks); co-ordinate same with the tenant to ensure proper repair is being completed with a customer service focus, in a timely fashion.
• Be available for emergency call out response and assistance.
• Other duties as assigned by Property Manager.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of direct work experience in building operations / facility management preferred
• Working towards completion of BES I / II, FMA, SMT or equivalent
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, fire alarm panels, Sprinkler systems, Emergency power generators, plumbing, etc.
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications and related system drawings, schematics and blueprints
• Familiar with automated preventative maintenance programs and building automation systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Exceptional observation and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with Provincial Health & Safety Legislation (i.e. WHMIS, Occupational H&S Act).
• Physically fit enabling reasonable lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, walking
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and with other team members for tasks requiring more than 1 person
• Working at heights certification is required, will train
• Class G drivers license is required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as being on a rotation on-call schedule is required
• Ability to achieve goals using logical and strategic approaches to resolving challenges; and is adaptable to new ideas and can embrace change
• Ability to allocate one’s time effectively (prioritize) and manage multiple demands with tight deadlines; works under pressure and achieve quality results
• Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning

Please email resumes with cover letter to [email protected] indicating Junior Building Operator in the subject line.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and our organization;

however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.