Building Operator - #452063

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We are looking for a highly motivated Building Operator to join our Operations team at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. 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.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring the day-to-day operations/repairs of the complex’s HVAC equipment (including pumps, motors, fans, Variable speed drives, compressors, etc.), Life Safety systems, building automation systems and lighting systems
• Water treatment program, regular water tests and addition of chemicals
• Preventative maintenance on all building and HVAC equipment including small plumbing repairs and drain clearing
• 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
• Liaising with service providers and contractors
• Reviewing and monitoring contracted work to ensure everything is being performed in safe manner, as well as compliant with building standards
• 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
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Have

• A minimum of 5 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, FAS and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office/retail complex
• Building Environmental Systems (BES) Certification Class I is required. BOMI, SMT or SMA is preferred
• Skills in blueprint reading, as applied to technical areas
• Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management
• The ability to work with minimal supervision
• 12hr shift work including week ends
• Must be able to lift 25lb
• Must be able to climb and safely use ladders
• Good communication skills and must be a team player
  
  

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.