Building Operator

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Building Operator

Location: On-site – Surrey, BC

Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

The Building Operator will be responsible for operational and technical support on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting facility equipment. The individual is expected to demonstrate technical knowledge in building systems and be multi-skilled in general maintenance to successfully complete daily, weekly, and monthly work assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance tasks and monitor repairs to the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire and life safety, and control systems for the facility, maintaining building systems up to applicable code and standards as assigned
• Respond to tenant and employee service calls and complaints as quickly and efficiently as possible
• Provide handyman services in areas such as general repairs, flooring, touch-up painting, locks and hardware, and ceiling tiles
• Assist other building trade persons as directed in preventative maintenance, electrical maintenance, and related tasks
• Respond to tenant service requests and provide excellent customer service when interacting with tenants and the general public
• Ensure work performed in tenant space is completed with minimum disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup
• Assist with obtaining pricing and managing maintenance service agreements
• Change lights, tubes, and lenses, and clean light fixtures
• Complete custodial housekeeping tasks in mechanical and electrical areas
• Maintain work areas in a clean, efficient, and organized condition at all times
• Monitor and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good working order
• Record readings to ensure proper equipment operation
• Ensure an adequate operating inventory of supplies and develop sources for stock materials related to facility maintenance
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Assist in reviewing daily and monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurrent operational problems
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality and competitive pricing
• Prepare and submit work order requests for work completed outside the daily work order system
• Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Lead and/or assist with event setup and teardown activities, including electrical, audio-visual, and coordination with security as needed
• Ensure the property is maintained in a first-class manner, including curb appeal, aesthetics, safety, and overall welfare of the property
• Attend to after-hours emergency situations, for which compensation is provided
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned from time to time

What You Bring

• 5th Class Power Engineer certification, or working towards designation
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an operator
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the public
• Good physical condition, fit and able to participate in moving supplies, equipment, and moderately heavy items
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, and BMS systems
• Availability for call-in work
• A valid driver's license
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

What's in It for You

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring, and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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