ABOUT WESTERN SECURITIES:
For more than 90 years, Western Securities has been committed to providing value to the community by purchasing, developing, and managing real estate for the purposes of long-term retention and value-added redevelopment. The company operates in Canada and the U.S. with roots firmly planted in Calgary, Alberta, where it remains family-owned and managed for four generations.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Commercial Building Operator for the Meredith Block building is responsible for day-to-day operations and inspections, including repairs and maintenance of equipment building systems to achieve the equipment operating efficiencies as designed, resulting in maximum tenant and customer comfort.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
· Perform daily inspection checks on HVAC mechanical, electrical and security systems.
· Monitoring of Building Automation System operating parameters and alarm events.
· Perform daily inspection checks on life safeties on fire panel, sprinkler wet and dry systems, fire pump and jockey pump system pressure.
· Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on the system building equipment’s through the Angus systems.
· Respond and timely completions for the assigned work orders through the Angus and Yardi software systems.
· Perform periodic chemical testing and water treatment to the HVAC hydronic loops to maintain the required control limits. Top-up chemicals and side stream filtration changes as required.
· Maintenance and repairs for the plumbing and lighting fixtures, door hardware’s, drywall repairs and painting.
· Initiate quotations for competitive pricing and contractor’s support onsite for scheduled project repairs and completion.
· Utility meter readings for electrical, water and gas usage.
· Follow and initiate the Health and Safety Procedures, WHIMS and Field Level Hazard Assessments.
· Inventory of building supplies, tools and materials, organize storage in a secured area.
· Management of garbage, recycling, compost and hazardous materials in the premise areas.
· Snow removal and snow melt applications to prevent hazards on sidewalk and the main entrance.
· On-call response availability.
· Respond to after-hours emergency situations as required on power outages, floods, fire alarms, etc.
· Operating budgeting input support, capital expenditure and cost saving measure recommendations.
· Maintain ongoing communications with the Senior Building Operator and Director, Commercial Property Management to ensure that information is shared on a timely and effective basis.
· To be cross trained and the flexibilities to support the building operations and maintenance for other properties in the portfolio.
· Other assigned duties as directed by the Senior Building Operator or Director, Commercial Property Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum five (5) years’ of directly related hands-on experience.
· Certified 4th or 5th Class ABSA Power Engineers Certification
· Working experience with Trane Tracer Ensemble, Siemens and JCI Metasys Building Automation System will be an asset.
· Mechanically and electrically inclined for hands-on maintenance and repairs.
· Understand the building drawings mechanical, electrical and architectural plans.
· Ability to work independently on certain tasks and with other team members for the assigned tasks.
· Be organized including attention to details, ability to prioritize workloads and to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
· Strong interpersonal and communications skills dealing with tenants, service contractors and suppliers.
· Be self-motivated, self-confident, diplomatic, innovative and able to accept challenges.
· Physically fit enabling reasonable lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and walking.
· Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning.
· Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Ability to work a 40-hour week and overtime as required.
· Current First-Aid and Safety Certifications will be an asset.
· Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000 - $72,000 per year (based on working experience and qualifications)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Commercial building operator: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Commercial Building Operator: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
