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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Onsite
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We are looking for a highly motivated Building Operator to join our Operations team in Vancouver. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. With a customer service focused mindset, you will also ensure all tenant and operation teams’ requests are completed in a timely manner.
You Will Be Responsible For
Monitoring the day-to-day operations/repairs of the building’s HVAC equipment (including pumps, motors, fans, Variable speed drives, compressors, etc.), Life Safety systems, building automation systems and lighting systems
Water treatment program, regular water tests and addition of chemicals
Preventative maintenance on all buildings and HVAC equipment including small plumbing repairs and drain clearing
Timely responses/resolutions of all tenant requests logged through tenant portal, and ensuring there is on-going communication with tenants regarding any mechanical/HVAC issues
Liaising with service providers and contractors
Reviewing and monitoring contracted work to ensure everything is being performed in safe manner, as well as compliant with building standards
Developing energy priorities for building systems to keep in line with Oxford’s sustainability practices and objectives, including daily energy management of HVAC and lighting systems
General maintenance and other duties as requested
Required Skills & Experience
At least one year of technical and mechanical building operations experience
General knowledge and experience operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, FAS and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office/retail complex
4th Class Power Engineering Certification
Preferred Skills & Experience
Skills in blueprint reading, as applied to technical areas
A trade certification is an asset
Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management
The ability to work with minimal supervision
8-hour work shift and as-needed basis during weekends
Able to lift 25lb
Able to climb and safely use ladders
Good communication skills and must be a team player
Recent graduates of the 4th class program who recently acquired the 4th class ticket are encouraged to apply.
For this position specifically, the annualized base salary range is $68,000 - $78,000 Plus Bonus. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award which may include Short-term Incentive, benefits, and/or retirement savings plan – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
The base salary that is ultimately offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set.
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Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.
Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
