Job Information
Brookfield Properties Building Operator in Toronto, Ontario
Location
Exchange Tower - 130 King Street West
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
Working in a Unionized Environment, a significant portion of time in this position will be spent managing building equipment to maintain optimum tenant comfort. Secondly, this position will be responsible for scheduling, tuning and monitoring equipment operation to maximize energy efficiency. This position requires the employee to be part of a rotating shifts schedule. Weekends and night shifts are also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor, operate, and make adjustments to building environmental control system and lighting systems to ensure proper operating conditions at all times. Be familiar with and responsible for starting chiller plant (including cooling towers) in case of Enwave emergency. Be familiar with Enwave control equipment and know bypass procedures in case of failure. Be familiar with storage tank charging and discharging procedures. Provide recommendations for improving equipment performance including energy reduction.
Servicing tenant requests and performing regular maintenance duties on various building equipment (including pumps, fans, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and motors) as part of a comprehensive maintenance program. Complete assigned Angus PM maintenance work orders on time. Recommend changes to Angus instruction sets as necessary.
Assume and initiate corrective action for any operational problems; provide maintenance and repairs to all common areas, including electrical systems, changing lights, ballasts, light switches, power outlets, minor plumbing repairs in public washrooms, and exterior plumbing services.
Conduct water treatment tests and partake in corrective water treatment program.
Daily monitoring of Fire & Life Safety systems to ensure equipment is fully functional and in good operational order. Monthly testing and maintenance of Fire & Life Safety systems within scope of the Fire Code. Assist contractor with annual fire safety verifications and testing.
Completion of other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS
SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS:
This position requires strong ability to build positive and professional relationship with tenants, contractors and peers, these daily interactions demand an individual with a keen service orientation as exemplified by the consistent demonstration of empathy and courtesy in all interactions.
Our level of tenant service further requires the communication of a sincere desire to contribute to tenant satisfaction by taking personal responsibility to resolve the tenants’ concerns.
EXPERIENCE & TECHINCAL SKILLS:
Preferably to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in operations in a commercial facility over 500,000 square feet rentable space.
Must have CMMS knowledge and experience in both pneumatic and DDC control systems. Knowledge with Johnson Control Metasys is an asset. Capable of making software configuration adjustments as needed to maintain equipment at peak performance.
Must have experience with a wide range of mechanical, electrical, controls, life safety/fire safety equipment.
Has to be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:
Must be a high school graduate and possess BES Operator Class I certification, or equivalent.
Special consideration will be given to individuals with specific training in Johnson Controls BAS equipment.
Experience working in a Unionized Environment will be considered an asset.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.