Building Operator

Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places?

If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility.

We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live.

We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

Building Operator Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Building Operator to join our Eau Claire District Operations team. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.

With a customer service focused mindset, you will also ensure all tenant and operation teams’ requests are completed in a timely manner.

To ensure success in this role, you will be able to balance preventative work requests and tasks, work with complex Electrical / Mechanical System Operations, meet tight deadlines, and work in a large, fast-paced environment.

You will be a crucial member of an engaged, high-performing team, and be a part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth.

We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate and valuing internal and external customers as genuine partners.

As a Building Operator, you will be responsible for :

Monitoring and effectively maintaining the day-to-day operations, maintenance and repairs of the complex’s HVAC equipment (including boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps, motors, fans, VFD’s, compressors, etc.

life safety systems, building automation systems and lighting systems.

Regular water testing and treatment of all open and closed loops and the addition of chemicals based on the results of those tests.

Timely responses / resolutions of all tenant requests logged through 310-MAXX, and ensuring there is on-going communication with tenants regarding any mechanical / HVAC issues.

Maintaining all facility equipment through the Angus CMMS system, emphasizing energy efficiency, equipment life cycle, and regulatory / environmental guidelines.

Liaising with service providers and contractors, ensuring their work is performed in a safe manner and to Oxford standards.

Assisting in developing energy priorities for building systems to keep in line with Oxford’s sustainability practices and objectives, including daily energy management of HVAC and lighting systems.

General maintenance and other duties as requested or assigned.

To succeed in this role, you have :

A minimum of 5 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience in a high-rise office tower.

Extensive knowledge and experience operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office / retail complex.

Ability to read blueprints as applied to technical areas.

Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management.

Current Alberta 4th Class Power Engineers license.

The ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to lift 25lb.

Must be able to climb and safely use ladders.

Good communication skills and must be a true team player.

Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Our story :

Oxford Properties Group ( Oxford ) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams.

Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners.

Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs.

A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum.

Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes.

Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.

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OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

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Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.