Company Overview: Since 2007, Kipling Group has been one of Canada’s largest Canadian-owned, independent, full-service property management firms. With more than 130 professionals, the company manages a diverse portfolio of over 190 properties, totalling 28 million square feet across major markets nationwide, including Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. Kipling provides integrated property management services across industrial, retail, office, and multi-family real estate, delivering disciplined operations, strong financial performance, and long-term asset value. Guided by a hands-on approach and a commitment to trust, integrity, professionalism, and innovation, Kipling Group is a trusted partner managing your real estate investments.
Position summary: The Building Operator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the facility and day-to-day operations. Moreover, you will build a strong rapport with the existing team and do your part in ensuring the client needs are met. This full-time position requires on-site presence and participation in the team’s on-call rotation. Due to the nature of the facility, this role involves working flexible shifts as some work may only be completed after hours.
Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient and safe operation of all HVAC equipment throughout the Complex. Ensure high quality service is provided to tenants and client(s).
- Maintain the level of documentation and assist the operations manager in creating new documents for the facility.
- Performs daily rounds and log readings.
- Reviews and completes daily entries into the engineer’s log; investigates any issues
- Completes preventative/demand maintenance tasks and input histories into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed; reports required changes to the supervisor
- Starts-up/shutdowns of building infrastructure equipment
- Ensures maximum energy efficiency, inspects/operates/maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
- Performs repairs such as, but not limited to: minor repairs (mechanical, electrical, drywall repairs/patching, painting, doors, locks, plumbing, lights, drivers, ballasts, carpentry), replacing washers/faucets, clear sinks, toilets, and drains, clear grease traps/sumps, re-pack valves, replace pumps/motors, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
- Maintains fan/air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
- If applicable Conducts water treatment tests
- If applicable Conducts generator tests
- Troubleshoots/repairs all building infrastructure equipment
- Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Responds to tenant requests and emergencies
- Oversees work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
- Participates in meetings as required
- Assist other classifications/trades as required
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following background:
- BES I/II or Building Operator Certification (BOC) or Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC) BOMI.
- Experience Steam System will be an asset.
- Ability to read/interpret construction drawings.
- Alert and perceptive and able to resolve problems and emergencies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and commitment to service excellence.
- Excellent people management skills.
- 4 years’ experience in building repairs/operations.
- Experience with state-of-the-art Building Automation Systems (BAS), lighting control systems.
- Experience with BBN.
- Experience with Water Treatment.
- Computer proficiency, particularly in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as general scheduling software.
- Ability to learn and apply new information and technical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Kipling supports equal opportunities and invests in a diverse and multicultural work force that values individuals with unique personalities, goals, backgrounds and views. This reinforces Kipling’s culture, enhances collaboration and makes for an inclusive work environment.
Benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
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