Building Operator (Etobicoke) – Toronto

The Equans Group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries and has 90,000 employees on 5 continents.
Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions.
Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and decarbonize transportation infrastructure and mobility.
We design, install, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.
Our core offerings are focused in the following areas:

• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Solutions for transportation and mobility
• Building automation and controls
• Energy efficiency solutions and sustainability plan
• Integrated Asset and Facilities Management

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com
Summary
Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, the Building Operator will respond to all maintenance and building system work order requests and perform all regulatory, demand and routine maintenance to ensure a consistent level of building performance. The Building Operators provide leadership and guidance in all areas and includes operational management, safety, efficiency and environmental standards. This position involves shiftwork between days, afternoons and nights on a rotation basis to meet the demands of the facility’s 24/7 operational requirements.
Description

• Record and report services performed in CMMS system;
• Responsibility for mechanical equipment orientation start up, monitoring, and efficient operation;
• Complete all other tasks required by his/her immediate supervisor, including but not limited to respond and assist in seasonal building requirements and other tasks as instructed including, but not limited to painting, cleaning, snow removal, landscaping.
• Work closely with occupants, contractors, and other building operators to ensure safe efficient building operation;
• Ensure service contractor and visitors are wearing site required PPE, adhering to site safety protocols and contractors are adequately supervised when on site;
• Assist in conducting required fire drills;
• Make sure all aspects of the building operations including but not limited to BAS, VAV, HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, Life Safety, operating systems and equipment are operated and maintained in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations;
• Respond to requests from clients, assign trade/operator in a timely manner;
• Conduct inspections/tests on all site mechanical, HVAC systems, generators and related equipment;
• Ensure the execution of all preventative and demand maintenance tasks as prescribed on all equipment and systems;
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks of all areas including: interior, exterior, snow melt walkways, roof inspection conditions and report findings;
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and implement solutions; air handlers, VAV boxes, and all associated heat exchangers, pumps, controls and monitoring;
• Take daily/weekly/monthly required meter readings of all major equipment including but not limited to: air supply temperatures, water temperatures, pressure readings, water meter, gas meter and electrical meter. Document and report irregularities in readings to management;
• Assist in testing fire protection equipment and systems at recommended intervals for proper operation in order to meet legislative and P3 requirements to ensure customer and occupants safety, record inspections and findings;
• Respond to occupant concerns in a timely manner and assist in solving problems as required within contractual requirements;
• Assist Facility Manager in the preparation of building operating budget relating to the equipment and inventories;
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times and ensure building standards and efficiencies are maintained;
• Maintain shop/equipment inventory;
• Ensure all health, safety, and security procedures are adhered to onsite including areas of concern, are reported to the appropriate parties in a timely manner to limit exposure to liability and loss;
• Read and interpret drawings and control schematics;

Requirements

• Computer literacy and MS Office computer skills;
• Experience in operation and maintenance of complex building systems, including VAV, HVAC systems, Mechanical systems, Controls and Plumbing;
• Must provide full immunization records including required vaccinations for COVID 19.
• Building Environmental System (BES Class I & II) Certification;
• Must have experience with operation and maintenance of all HVAC, Steam, Water systems, ADOs, Pneumatic Tube Systems in healthcare or public facilities;
• Ability to pass all background checks and security screenings;
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance programs (CMMS);
• Must have plumbing experience;
• Mechanical/Building Automation background;
• Minimum five (5) years relevant Canadian experience in a similar position in hospitals, healthcare or public facilities;
• College Diploma, Trade Certificate or equivalent;

Skills

• Sense of initiative;
• Effective communication both written and oral;
• Autonomous and able to work with minimum supervision;
• Troubleshooting skills;
• Team Spirit;
• Detail oriented;
• Organized and proven capabilities of multi-tasking;
• Ability to learn new technologies;
• Self motivated;
• Strong Customer Service skills;
• Work ethic.
• Problem solving skills;
• Good Prioritization of workloads;
• Health and Safety oriented;

What Equans Offers You

• We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.
• Annuel bonus program;
• A group pension plan;
• Group insurance from your first day of work;
• Work-life balance;

Equal employment opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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