Building Operator

Why join us? Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.   At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers. ?We are looking for a highly motivated Building Operator to join our Operations team at Oceanic Plaza in Vancouver, BC. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. With a customer service focused mindset, you will also ensure all tenant and operation teams’ requests are completed in a timely manner. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: Maintain and ensure proper operation of the electrical, mechanical, elevator, and fire/life/safety components of each property; Study and become familiar with the various items of equipment, and the methods required to use them properly, that are required in everyday activities. This to include building automation systems, fire / life safety systems, and any other building related equipment; Perform minor plumbing repairs, light bulb changes, battery replacements, installation of dispensers, patching and painting, power washing, garbage pickup, etc,; Manage various contractors working in the buildings; Complete all service requests in order of importance and update the requests at least daily or on completion of each order request; Assist with environmental assessments and reporting; Participate in corporate occupational health and safety program; Produce reports on the operation of facilities and maintenance activities as required; Recommend maintenance and capital improvements to improve facility operations or reduce energy consumption; Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs; Respond effectively to all emergencies both during regular working hours and after hours when on call; To succeed in this role, you have: A minimum of 5 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience in a high-rise office tower Extensive knowledge and experience operating HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, BAS, FAS and Life Safety Systems in a Class A office/retail complex Building Environmental Systems (BES) Certification Class I is required. BOMI, SMT or SMA is preferred Skills in blueprint reading, as applied to technical areas Exceptional skills in communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time management The ability to work with minimal supervision 8hr shift work including Monday to Friday (to be confirmed) Must be able to lift 25lb Must be able to climb and safely use ladders Good communication skills and must be a team player The standard salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 per year . Base pay is determined by the market location and may fluctuate based on job-related expertise, skills, experience, and internal fairness. As part of our comprehensive rewards package, employees in this role may qualify for our competitive annual bonus program, pending eligibility requirements. Please note that eligibility for incentive programs, benefits, and perks is subject to specific criteria. The company retains the right to modify these programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without prior notification. Our story: Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees. For more information on Oxford, visit OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.