Building Operator

Building Operator | St-Laurent, QC | Commercial Retail | Up to $75 000

Your new company

Hays is proud to partner with a national landlord and developer of commercial and retail properties totaling 1.8M SQFT across Canada. You will be joining a well-established employer with 45 years of experience delivering high-end customer service and delivery.

Summary :

The Building Operator, under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair. The incumbent completes general carpentry and electrical repair and maintenance work as required. The Building Operator also performs basic repairs and maintenance on the mechanical operating systems.

Responsibilities :

• Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Engages in regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment
• Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance tasks as required
• Conducts general carpentry functions
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment while performing duties
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Participates in various aspects of building maintenance requirements, including updates and new constructions
• Sets priorities for preventive maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work
• Maintains adequate supplies for the maintenance department
• Assists in the orientation and training of staff
• Performs regular workplace inspections to determine areas that need maintenance or repair
• Ensures that any required maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner
• Prepares, paints and decorates interior and exterior surfaces as required
• Operates grounds-keeping power equipment and maintains external property
• Performs minor construction work, e.g., dismantling and erecting walls, finishing carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains various electrical components, appliances and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventive maintenance program and departmental procedures
• Repairs electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security
• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment
• Initiates safety concerns and makes judgments on the best methods of completing tasks
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on the various mechanical operating systems, including furnace systems, air conditioning systems, etc.
• Inspects the premises for burnt-out light bulbs – ensures these are replaced immediately
• Changes furnace and air conditioning filters as needed
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Any other duties as required

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary school diploma in a related field or completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent
• Five years + of work experience in building maintenance considered an asset
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment
• Ability to perform minor repair work
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets

What you'll get in return

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary (based on experience), discretionary bonus, 3 weeks vacation, full insurance benefits, and the opportunity to join an experienced real estate group with excellent opportunities for career growth.

What you need to do now

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