Who We Are
 
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.
 
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SUMMARY

Reporting to the manager/supervisor, the Building Operator is responsible for performing maintenance, routine and on-demand services, including Preventive, Predictive activities on devices related to building and hospital equipment. The incumbent will also be required to perform other general trade duties as directed. The Building Operator is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection. 

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Preferred licensed Industrial Millwright, and/or equivalent

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection Performs regular facility and facility non-technical component monitoring and inspection Provides observations about facility and facility non-technical component conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancements and repair. Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs ,Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical building distribution systems – single and redundant cooling distribution systems, steam and heating systems, complex valves, redundant distribution systems, central and package cooling plants, boiler plants, cooling towers, water treatment, point of delivery cooling components, pneumatic systems, backup generators, lighting control systems, digital ballasts and relays, and complex central building control systems facility non-technical component monitoring and inspections Responds to routine and on-demand service requests Performs preventative maintenance and repair work to non-technical components within the facility (i.e. walls, etc) Records resolution data within service maintenance management database.  Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response and all other requirements Receives, tracks, monitors and reports status of maintenance and repair work within service maintenance management database.  Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program.  Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained. Participates in and assists with facility-related projects. Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliant with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements. Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required Submits all expenditures on a timely basis Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered. Other duties as assigned.

Work Requirements

Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise. Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school education

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: More than one year up to three years

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Up to 2 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience High school diploma plus some trades-related training Ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair non-technical facility components Ability to provide observations about facility conditions and deficiencies and provide suggestions for enhancement and repair Ability to research, learn and gain greater proficiency in applying on-the-job – fire, life, safety and building codes and standards Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset.  Ability to perform work in a safe manner Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification Demonstrated proficiency with critical environment systems infrastructure equipment and building environment systems (i.e. Boilers, AHU’s, FCU’s, heat exchangers, heat pumps, FPB’s, VAV’s, HMI, VFD’s, generators, lighting control, BAS, etc.)

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Preferred licensed Industrial Millwright, and/or equivalent

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.