Building Operator

Building Operator

ISS Facility Services - North America

Compensation

ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is C$37.05 per hour.

Key Purpose

As Building Operator you will operate, maintain, and perform repairs on all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting equipment and controls, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC), Chilled Water Systems, Air Handlers, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Air Handler Units (AHU), Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems, Fan Coil Units (FCU), refrigeration equipment and various other mechanical, electrical, and building systems in such a manner as to ensure optimal conditions.

The Building Operator will provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for building systems of other facilities as assigned or directed.

Work Hours

Mon - Fri + Weekends, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Success Criteria

• Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement
• Participate and embrace the development opportunities within group

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Support the team, and report to the Facility Manager
• Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required

Ideal Candidate Experience

• 5 to 10 years related technical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Graduation from program in technical emphasis from a community or regional college
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in O&M and/or building Engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Work Order Control procedures and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management
• Experience with managing key performance indicators as provided by Facility Manager
• Experience with capacity planning and reporting
• Able to use hand tools, test equipment, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with previous experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems)
• Must be able to use personal computers, MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Must have knowledge of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra
• Able to read, analyze, write procedure manuals, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate through cell phone, email, conference calls, texting tools

Key Accountabilities

• Awareness and compliance of Government, State, City, Company, and client policies, procedures, and regulations
• Respond in a professional, polite, and helpful manner when dealing with customers
• Learn, understand, and adhere to computer and phone policies
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Participate in training directed at increasing job-related skills
• Work according to schedule prepared and distributed by Leadership
• Work with and takes direction from Leadership
• Complete work orders by utilizing a computerized maintenance work order system
• Turn in receipts, invoices, and other documentation to appropriate person in a timely manner
• Ensure Mechanical/ Electrical/ Storage space is kept neat, clean, orderly, and safe
• Maintain familiarity with operations and troubleshooting of HVAC controls
• Troubleshoot various equipment and voltages up to 277VAC
• Respond to after-hour unscheduled emergencies as needed
• Know and understand the Owner’s Building Operations/ Rules for the building(s) under your assignment as provided by Leadership
• Report inventory of spare parts, tools, and service equipment to Leadership
• Ensure all spare parts, tools, and service equipment are kept in a neat and orderly manner
• Dispose of unusable spare parts under Leadership direction
• Coordinate with subcontractor and vendors as needed for the safe accomplishment of maintenance and project work review and enforce safety guidelines, ensure subcontractor and vendors access the facilities properly, be escorted to their work areas, and other safety precautions, work team debriefed, and safely escorted off site as needed
• Perform other tasks as instructed including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, general building maintenance, and assists other trades as necessary
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/ or carry minimum 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl daily
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.
• Must participate in On-Call rotation schedule as assigned

HSEQ Compliance

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Facilities Services