Building Operator - Jobs in Halifax region

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Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Workamp; Play As Building Operator, you #39;ll become highly skilled in handling the day-to-day mechanical operations for your building in the Southwest Properties portfolio. We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here #39;s a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We WorkPerformance Based Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Extended Healthamp; Dental Benefits Transit Reimbursement Program RRSP Plan with Company Matching Employee Healthamp; Wellness Incentive - $300.00 Annual Reimbursement Professional Development Opportunitiesamp; Education Reimbursement Employee Discount Program - 10% off Southwest Properties Lease Residentamp; Employee Referral Programs Service Awardsamp; Social Staff Events Charitable Donation Matching Program - $1,000.00 Annually + 1 Day off to Volunteer___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Your Day Will Look Like As Building Operator, you will be responsible for handling the day-to-day mechanical operations for your building in the Southwest Properties portfolio, including building systems and maintenance. You will report directly to the Property Manager. Hours of Work: Full time day hours Monday to Friday with emergency after hours on-call required. On-Call: Scheduled on the on-call rotation list. You will receive minimum 4-hours compensation for each week you are on the on-call schedule. In addition to this, for each call-out that occurs where you must attend a job site, you will receive minimum 4-hours compensation at your regular rate. For every on-call hour, you will earn paid vacation at a rate of 4%. You will also receive 3 additional vacation days annually. Work Location: Southwest Properties Portfolio (Halifax, NS). Cross-training at all Southwest Properties buildings for on-call purposes. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What You #39;ll be Responsible For Maintenance and RepairSchedule and carry out all preventative maintenance, in suites, common areas, and mechanical spaces. Ensure plumbing, sump pumps and their controls, electrical, mechanical systems, diesel backup generators, and appliances are maintained in proper condition. Responsible for all HVAC equipment and systems, including but not limited to boilers, circulator pumps, fans, air conditioning units, thermostats, variable frequency drives, cooling towers and water treatment, and carbon monoxide sensors. Seek outside contractors where required (boilers, electrical, plumbers, life safety, etc.). Ensure proper follow-up, documentation, and quality control, meeting Southwest #39;s standards. Operation of building management systems and controls. Maintain pool and hot tub. Painting, drywall repairs, general carpentry, and other minor repairs as required. Upon moveouts, ensure all in suite repairs are completed prior to move in, in conjunction with Maintenance Technician.Safety and SecurityEnsure proper occupational health and safety codes are followed at all times. Respond to and troubleshoot all alarm situations. Ensure all annual inspections and required reports are completed on time, and required deficiency work is carried out.AdministrativeEnsure work orders are completed and properly documented in the maintenance database according to standards. Recommend cost savings initiatives throughout the property. Be an active member of Southwest #39;s Joint Occupational Healthamp; Safety Committee.Maintain InventoryOrder all maintenance and shop supplies in conjunction with the Maintenance Technician, including air filters, drive belts, tools, light bulbs, lighting ballasts, etc. for the building as required. Ensure all necessary tools and equipment are on hand to complete tasks.Trainingamp; DevelopmentTrain Concierge and Housekeeping staff on fire panel procedures. Provide ongoing training and support for Maintenance staff.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Environment On a daily basis, you may encounter high levels of dust and dirt, extreme temperature fluctuations, and exposure to chemicals and electrical equipment. You will be required to adjust to many different working conditions including standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs, heavy lifting, confined spaces, heights, loud noises, and repetitive movements. On a regular basis, you will utilize various hand tools, power tools, ladders, and building monitoring systems. Weather and resident restrictions are factors in the completion of duties. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Will Help You Succeed You don’t require all the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish at Southwest, we would love to hear from you. Our ideal candidate is an Industrial Electrician and/or a Power Engineer with a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform duties independently.Good understanding of Building Control Systems (Niagara). Aptitude for general maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing. Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and recommend and implement solutions quickly and efficiently. Act with a customer service mindset in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, Strong attention to detail and quality control. Ability to work within budget parameters.Position requires: Criminal Records Check Completion, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and reliable transportation for on-call requirements. Certified Pool Operator certificate is considered an asset. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ People are at the Heart of Everything We Do Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.