Building Operator

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Kingston - Ontario - Canada

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high‑level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best‑in‑Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

As a CBRE Senior Building Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium‑sized buildings, building systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

• Overall responsibility for day‑to‑day service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement (maintaining quality and safety requirements); and customer service excellence within service delivery team.
• Works closely with/manages Operating Engineers and General Maintainers on day‑to‑day deliverables.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to employees in safe practices/procedures.
• Self‑performs/administers through staff: maintenance and operations including but not limited to preventative/corrective/demand maintenance; inspections/tours of equipment, systems, and areas; and task/work plan documentation including CMMS.
• Responds to emergency calls when directed.
• Familiar with all aspects of plant/building operations including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and ensures systems operated safely/efficiently.
• Conducts inspections on mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and related equipment including water treatment, boilers, heat pumps, roof top units, air conditions, etc., as per work plan and completes appropriate record logs.
• Takes readings/reviews major equipment readings either directly or through Building Automation System (BAS) including mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Supervises/carries out preventative maintenance tasks as prescribed on equipment/systems.
• Completes repairs/maintenance as required including belts, pulleys, filters, etc.
• Responds to client/tenant concerns in a timely manner and applies engineering principles/problem solving techniques to evaluate/resolve operating issues as required.
• Ensures work/equipment areas are maintained in a clean/safe/professional manner.
• Coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance/repair/replacement with appropriate subcontractor.
• Recommends equipment upgrades to improve reliability/efficiency.
• Ensures job functions are performed safely/healthy, abiding by and in accordance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/ regulations.
• Demonstrates ongoing, continuous learning; maintains knowledge of current trends/technological advancements in field, including up to date knowledge of bylaws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• In collaboration with the next level of management, defines skill and competency gap and creates/implements personal/career development plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Building Environmental Studies, Operating Engineer certification, Engineering Technologist, provincial trade certification of qualification, or related diploma/degree/certification;
• Experience with BAS and CMMS.
• 5-7 years of experience in facilities maintenance and operations;
• Demonstrated capabilities re: accountability, judgement, decision‑making, problem solving, etc.;
• Proven ability to effectively interact with clients, tenants, management, and staff;
• Excellent computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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