Junior Building Operator

Black & McDonald is currently seeking a Junior Building Operator to join our Facilities Management & Operations team in Victoria, BC! If you are a hands-on, customer service-oriented, and technically-inclined individual searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Junior Building Operator position is located in Greater Victoria and will report directly to the Project Manager.

The Junior Building Operator will be responsible for performing preventative and demand maintenance for the Royal BC Museum facility. As part of a team, the Junior Building Operator will be responsible for monitoring the conditions within the facility and grounds to ensure that the building operates within the designed environmental thresholds. This will be achieved by executing the preventative maintenance plan, combined with a proactive approach to detect failures by performing inspections and correcting deficiencies. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• In conjunction with the Project Manager and the team, plan and execute responsive and planned maintenance in accordance with contract requirements
• Provide access and operational support to subcontractors performing work on our behalf, verify that required work is completed and report any deficiencies with proposed remedial actions
• Assist with work order requests and scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) to ensure they are prioritized and addressed in a timely manner
• Perform mechanical rounds and log readings
• Respond to tenant requests
• Perform duties such as cleaning, painting, snow removal, HVAC adjustments, filter maintenance, minor plumbing maintenance, general building repair, etc
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Request materials and supplies
• Liaise with and escort subtrades

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Values and Respects Others

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of general Building HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Life Safety Systems
• 1-3 years’ experience in building operations is an asset
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Direct Digital Controls (DDC) an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required
• Competency with light tools
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with the client, fellow employees and the general public who visit the facility
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook required
• Available for after hours on-call and Emergency call outs on a rotational basis

Expected compensation for this role is a starting pay range between $22-$28/hour dependent on skills and experience.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.