Facility Management Operator

Job Number: 3862
Job Type:Full-Time
Vacancy Reason: Backfill
Location: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions:1
Department: Facilities Operations
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 40
Union: CUPE 1656
Grade: CUPE 1656 Grade 009S Skilled Trades
Salary Range: $41.39 - $43.57

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As per the collective agreement, probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of four (4) months continuous service or eighty (80) actual days worked, whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.

Posting Date:
January 15, 2026
About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our  Strategic Plan , "Growing with Care," we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization.

Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Is assigned to a number of sites the Region owns in a designated geographical region, and is the lead to those sites responsible to ensure maintenance, emergencies, and deficiencies are dealt with.

Plans, directs, leads, and performs work for the operation and maintenance of various facilities. This includes delivery of corrective, demand, and preventive maintenance, rejuvenation, and restoration work associated with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental systems, building envelope and surrounding grounds, parking lots, and roadways at corporate facilities and sites (including social housing) to meet requirements for a safe and reliable workplace.

Is responsible for tree trimming, weeds, snow removal, and fire hydrant repair work orders.

Provides technical and operational advice to other divisional staff. Assigns, delegates, directs, coordinates, and oversees work performed by contractors and students. Assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work performed by other staff.

• Is first on site and determines who should do the work (self, staff, or contractor). After determining best approach, executes or directs schedulers on who is best to perform the work. Trains others, and assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work completed by staff, students, and contractors.
• Ensures the completion of and carries out complete maintenance duties and breakdown service on building systems and operating equipment, including but not limited to: HVAC and associated water treatment systems, air handling and exhaust systems, make-up air equipment, steam and hot water boilers and equipment, emergency generators, suspended unit heaters, circulation pumps, electronic and humidification systems, sump and sewage pumps, automatic overhead doors, pressure washers, hot water recovery systems, chillers and cooling tower systems, building security systems, geothermal and fire and life safety systems.
• Assists to develop a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. Implements and maintains the program and recommends adjustments in scope and frequency. After determining best approach, executes or directs schedulers on who is best to perform demand and preventive maintenance work orders. Assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work completed by staff, students, and contractors.
• Develops work plans and reviews site conditions, considering proximity to utilities, properties, and other factors. Assists supervisor to plan and schedule annual programs and set priorities. Reviews daily work and provides updates regarding process. Makes operational, maintenance, and prioritization decisions regarding complex systems.
• Organizes and sets up own work, including site and equipment clean up, circle checks, building sites. Collaborates to develop and maintain procedures for building maintenance.
• Performs demand, corrective, emergency, and environmental maintenance, and repairs building operating equipment (e.g., bearings, pumps, motors, fans, pulleys, shafts; plumbing and electrical) according to license. Investigates requests, develops work plans, and recommends resources and level of coordination and effort following approved guidelines. Determines labour hours and parts and material requirements. Sources and procures…