Building Operator

Job description

**Who We Are** For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer. At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** Responsible for the day to day maintenance and operation of the site(s) to ensure clean and safe environment for tenants, customers, contractors and employees. **Shift details:**12:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday; available for on call emergencies. ### RESPONSIBILITIES: - Liaise with Tenants and Contractors and maintain relations; - Conduct daily property check; - Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on building structural elements and finishes, building equipment, HVAC systems and others as directed; - Ensure life safety systems are operating efficiently; - Identify and rectify any general maintenance issues; - System monitoring of mechanical equipment; - Coordinate contractor access and ensure all deficiencies are rectified; - Advise manager on any building inefficiencies; - Liaise with internal and external contacts for prompt and professional investigation and resolution to concerns; - Respond to emergency after-hour calls and participate in on-call services as required; - Assist with seasonal building requirements; - Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and miscellaneous repairs on site; - Communicate and execute all work procedures set out by management; - Daily litter control – maintain curb appeals of the properties; - Other duties / projects as required. ### QUALIFICATIONS: - 3 - 5 years of previous relevant work experience; - Shift details: 12:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday; available for on call emergencies; - Previous maintenance experience preferably gained in a retail / commercial property environment; - Experience with Emergency backup generator testing; - BES I & II certificate or registered to complete; - Sound knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, emergency systems and fire and life safety; - Execute all work in a safe and professional manner and in compliance with Occupational - Health and Safety Legislation guidelines and other applicable regulations; - Experience performing minor repairs, painting, drywall, electrical installations and plumbing; - Familiarity with safe work practices and construction standards; - Ability to prioritize and schedule all work to meet deadlines; - Ability to work with minimal supervision.