FMO Building Operator in Vernon, British Columbia

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Facilities Management & Operations team in BC is growing! If you are a hands-on, customer service-oriented, and technically-inclined professional searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Building Operator is located at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC and reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Under specific direction, the Building Operator responds to tenant requests, performs preventive maintenance inspections, and minor repairs, to ensure continuing operation. This position involves working a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (two days on, two nights on, four days off). The Building Operator will fulfill day to day tasks in a timely manner ensuring that the building operates safely and efficiently. The position also requires compliance with Black & McDonald codes of conduct, health, safety and environmental policies and safe work practices along with any client specific protocol.

• Respond to tenant requests and improvements

• Perform shift tours and log readings

• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, painting

• Perform minor repairs including: faucets, sinks, clear toilets and drains, cleaning grease traps and sumps, replace lamps, reset breakers

• Respond with the team on demand and in emergency to address issues promptly

• Maintain the cleanliness of all shops and mechanical rooms

• Ensure the correct and legible completion of any required documentation including timesheets, maintenance records, and work orders on software based systems

• Regularly communicate health, safety and environmental issues or concerns

• Ensure “Toolbox Talks” and other related information is clearly understood and effectively communicated to the relevant parties

• Ensure a safe working environment and adhere to all relevant health, safety and environmental policies and procedures by all stakeholders

• Other duties as required to ensure stable and safe operation of facilities

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively

• Continuous Learning

• Customer Focus

• Holds Self and Others Accountable

• Problem Solving and Innovation

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineer certification required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Building operations experience is an asset

• Knowledge and/or experience in building automated systems and HVAC systems

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to speak, read & write in English

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required

• Must be able to follow instructions both written and verbal

• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times with fellow employees and customer

• Accomplishes all duties and tasks as assigned

• Maintains clear and courteous two way radio and/or phone etiquette

• A team player, committed to working in a quality environment

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards

• Bending and Lifting Required; Lifting under 30 kgs

• Must be able to work on ladder or scaffold at various heights

• Must be able to work in confined spaces

• Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift in a union environment

• Must be able to pass RCMP Criminal Record Check

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.