Building Operator

Position: Building Operator - Canderel
Summary:

The Building Operator is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and professional day-to-day operation of assigned properties, including building systems, exterior common areas, contractor coordination, tenant service, life safety systems, operational projects, and regulatory compliance. The role may support a variety of asset types including office, retail, open-air shopping centres, mixed-use developments, and other commercial properties.

Responsibilities:

Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing, electrical, lighting, life safety, security, access control, and related infrastructure.

Respond to tenant requests, service calls, and operational concerns in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.

Conduct routine inspections of interior and exterior property conditions including mechanical rooms, vacant premises, roofs, parking areas, sidewalks, landscaping, loading zones, waste enclosures, and common areas.

Perform preventative maintenance, operational testing, equipment inspections, and minor repairs to building systems, fixtures, and common area assets.

Assist with the operation, inspection, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance of fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency lighting, generator, and other life safety systems.

Respond to building emergencies including mechanical failures, power outages, water leaks, fire alarm activations, security incidents, hazardous conditions, and after-hours events.

Coordinate, monitor, and verify contractors and service providers, including obtaining quotations, facilitating site access, and ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with approved scopes.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, life safety documentation, operating logs, meter readings, contractor records, and work order completion records.

Process maintenance requests, supply orders, invoices, and building automation system activities, including scheduling and operational adjustments.

Maintain inventory of tools, materials, and supplies to support efficient building operations and cost control.

Assist with tenant move-ins, move-outs, tenant improvements, property projects, and operational initiatives while maintaining property standards.

Identify and communicate operational risks, deficiencies, equipment lifecycle concerns, recurring maintenance issues, and capital replacement opportunities to management.

Support compliance with applicable legislation, safety standards, environmental requirements, company policies, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.

Practice and promote safe work procedures and participate in all required training, emergency preparedness, and safety programs.

Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours operational support as required.

Perform other duties reasonably related to commercial property operations and portfolio management as assigned.

Qualifications &

Competencies:

A minimum of an active 5th Class Power Engineering Certification along with ABSA registration.

3-5 years of experience in building maintenance, preferably of commercial buildings and open-air centers.

Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and customer service skills, combined with effective problem solving, decision making, organizing, and planning skills.

Ability to work as both a team player and independently with minimal supervision.

Be detail-oriented and have strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.