Building Operator

The Building Operator is accountable to the Property Manager for performing routine preventative and ad-hoc maintenance activities daily pertaining to the building and site equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner to ensure uninterrupted performance of all building systems and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Building Maintenance

Performs daily inspections of the building systems, performs routine, preventative and ad-hoc maintenance. Schedules programming and oversees maintenance of all building and site equipment (incl. fire, life safety and emergency systems, heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical systems, plumbing, security and video surveillance systems, ground-keeping and snow removal equipment) and structural components of the building to ensure the property adheres to the company standard policies and procedures.

2. Life, Safety and Emergency Systems
Ensures all building life, safety and emergency systems are maintained: including the routine fire alarm tests, inspections and compliance with all health and safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as they relate to the property; responsible for log keeping related to building general as well as life and safety systems.

3. Tenant Services
Performs tenant repairs and service requests to ensure that such services are provided in timely manner to full tenants’ satisfaction and ensuring that company policies and procedures are adhered to.

4. Construction Projects
Supervises contractors working on-site; assists with various construction projects, coordinates receipts of quotes from various third-party service providers, if required

5. General Maintenance
Supervises cleaning activities, when required. At some properties, may assist with maintenance of vacant space. Provides general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers, may move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies

This role requires participation in on call rotations for the suburban portfolio.

Any other job-related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Education

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in building operations or related trades in office, retail and industrial asset classes.
Working knowledge of computerized building systems and operations specific software (i.e. Building Automation System, Security System, Fire Alarm System)
Active 5th Class Power Engineer ticket or higher
Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
Police background clearance required
Able to obtain RCMP FA2 security clearance and PSPC Reliability Clearance.
Core Competencies

Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent client service skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent organizational skills
Mechanical and electrical hands-on skills
Construction knowledge
Physical Demands

Standing
Bending or twisting the body
Handling material and tools manually
Making repetitive motions
Walking or running
Snow Removal
Climbing Ladders

Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage and invest in high-quality, well-located, geographically diversified assets across North America. We have built our business with strong leadership and a proven management platform that have generated substantial, risk-adjusted returns – and significant long-term growth. With more than 40 years of experience and a dynamic team of 1,500 professionals, our commitment is to realize the potential of real estate through value creation and operational excellence.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hrassist@morguard.com or 905 281-5967.