Building Operator

About the role

This role is based at a single commercial office building in downtown Vancouver.  You will have the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative building operations team.  You are a great teammate who thrives in delivering top-quality customer service to our clients and tenants. You are organized and manage daily operations, including water treatment testing and supervising HVAC systems, equipment logs, lighting, plumbing, and DDC systems. You respond quickly to occupant requests and are responsive. This role may require emergency procedures training at multiple locations.  This role will require being on-call for various properties in a rotation with other Building Operators in the downtown area.

• You build positive working relationships with tenants and your team members, sharing your expertise and collaborating as a group. 
• You work with minimal direction and bring your technical expertise to a hard-working team.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor and respond to tenant occupant requests for services and perform or coordinate necessary repairs and services
• Assist with implementing maintenance requirements for the property systems and site outlined in the approved annual budget plan
• Collaborate with and follow the direction of the Operations team and manager.
• Attend and contribute to group meetings for the facility
• Assist with reporting problems and recommending changes to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, or comply with environmental, building and safety codes
• Carry out daily mechanical rounds and inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating within correct parameters and update daily equipment inspections logs
• Maintain light fixtures and lamp replacements (including adjusting lighting control schedules)

What you bring

• 2-5 years of related experience in a commercial real estate environment
• 5th Power Engineering Certification is an asset, but not required
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A valid driver’s license for British Columbia
• Ability to multitask and be responsive to time-sensitive tasks
• Flexible in working hours and able to respond to emergencies after hours
• Pleasant, cooperative attitude and is a team player; diligent and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Mechanical and/or technical aptitude, enthusiastic but professional attitude and the ability to take initiative as well as direction are essential. 
• Excellent technology skills using a laptop and phone Apps.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $64,317 to $70,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.