Assistant Building Operator - Toronto, Canada - Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location

Toronto - 2 Queen Street East, Suite 120

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world.

Where going to work never feels routine.

We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don't just coexist, but thrive.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Building Operator is to assist and be responsible for the day-to-day operation of 2 Queen Street East, ensuring maximum energy efficiency and occupant comfort, while promoting predictive and preventive maintenance activities to decrease the need for emergency and corrective maintenance.

The Assistant Building Operator will promote the reliability and appearance of the property and associated systems, working towards reducing overall maintenance costs.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

In addition, the Assistant Building Operator will assist the Operation Manager in managing and coordinating the daily on-site Operations and Maintenance.

This position requires the Assistant Building Operator to be rotationally on call 24/7 and must be willing to work afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts as needed or directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service tenant requests as they are dispatched by 310SERV.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, with responsibility for the operation and maintenance functions within the property.
Keep abreast of industry advancements. In keeping with the standards of a AAA Complex, supervise and review the daytoday operation of the Operations and Maintenance departments.
Review daily maintenance records, logs, and reports and provide direction for repairs, followup, and completion of work orders.
Supervise the HVAC and electrical equipment preventive maintenance programs along with the programming and administration of the lighting computer and the Building Automation Computer.
Assist the Sr Building Operator in developing and managing an operational budget and strategies. Obtain quotes and pricing for labor and materials as required.
Assist the Sr Building Operator in providing monthly Trend Analysis reporting on departmental activities (Brookfield Benchmarks), customer complaints, number of service requests, etc. Achieve companymandated benchmarks for Lighting, HVAC, Electrical, and Maintenance.
Monitor new tenant construction through physical visits, and review of blueprints submitted by the construction department and perform pre & postconstruction inspections for all subsequent issues or deficiencies that are recorded and reported to the Operation Manager.
Maintain a safe working environment, while performing good Housekeeping.
Effective team leader who demonstrates strong leadership skills and leads others in the implementation of a safe work environment.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Manager, Operations.
Embody and support Brookfield Properties' Safety, Health and Environment Policy.
Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate hazards to reduce risk to the workplace.
Engage in training and continuing education to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work safely.
Take action to stop work if it cannot be executed safely or if conditions or behaviors are unsafe.
Immediately report SH&E incidents, nearmisses, unsafe conditions, and/or atrisk behaviors to their supervisor; then diligently work to correct the problem.
Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all Brookfield Properties Safe Work Procedures.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS:

Must be service-driven, professional, people-oriented, and courteous with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to promote good customer relations, discuss problems, make recommendations, and prepare required reports.

Displays ability to work well independently or in a team environment. Is analytical and detail-oriented with advanced problem-solving abilities. Is comfortable in an environment of continual change and constant improvement. A self-starter who can work with mínimal or no supervision and is able to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Well-developed analytical and technical skills, to determine specific equipment requirements and to perform efficient maintenance.

EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Minimum 35 years experience working in a large commercial office complex in Building Maintenance/Operations.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of HVAC BAS systems, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical building services, and Life Safety equipment.
Solid understanding of chemical water treatment theories and practices.
Ability to identify specific needs relating to Lighting or Heating Ventilation and Air