Building Operator

Building Operator 3
Regular Full-Time, 35 hours per week; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Required to work weekends and/or shift rotations as scheduled to meet the operational needs of the Gallery, including statutory holidays and overtime as required or assigned. Required to be on-call, respond to after-hours emergencies, and participate in the Emergency Response Team.

Salary Range:  $68,595 – $85,685 per annum

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is currently seeking a Building Operator with a tradesperson/millwright skillset and a strong mechanical aptitude to join our Plant Operations team. Under the direction of the Manager, Plant Operations, the incumbent will maintain stable environmental conditions throughout the Gallery for the preservation and safe storage of the collection. They will troubleshoot and repair building-related issues, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, architectural, plumbing, life safety, elevator, steam, and hot‑water boiler systems, as well as their respective auxiliary equipment.

What Do We Offer?

Group health and dental benefits

Pension plan upon completion of one (1) year of service

Paid overtime after 35 hours

Annual wage increases per the Collective Agreement

Discounts at Good Life Fitness

Free tickets to every major AGO exhibition

Discounts to major attractions through Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs

Free AGO admission for friends and family, plus discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre

Responsibilities

Mechanical Repairs:

Perform installation, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on all AGO mechanical, electrical, HVAC, BAS, fire alarm, lighting, and critical infrastructure systems and related equipment, including fans, pumps, air handlers, VAV boxes, heat exchangers, water treatment systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, rooftop units, motor bearings, and control components.

Perform pipe fitting and plumbing work; install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and equipment.

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order.

Automation and Control:

Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve BAS issues.

Maintain, service, replace, and/or repair all components of the Siemens Building Automation System, including PC‑based front‑end systems, hardware, software, field sensors, and pneumatic and electronic devices such as heating/cooling valve actuators, damper actuators, and humidifiers.

Develop graphics, time‑of‑day scheduling, and associated modules/components.

Create and/or modify BAS software to ensure proper operation and control of equipment to meet Gallery requirements.

Life Safety Systems:

Maintain and service computerized systems and devices associated with the Simplex fire system, including detection equipment, sprinklers, and standpipes.

Bypass and reinstate devices as required.

Investigate alarm causes with PSD and reset systems as necessary.

Clean, test, and replace defective smoke and heat detectors.

Monitor water and air pressure in wet and dry sprinkler systems.

Drain and reset dry sprinkler systems following activation.

GE Automated Lighting System:

Participate in the operation and programming of all aspects of the GE Lighting Control System.

Program and update lighting schedules in accordance with Gallery activities and energy‑saving practices.

Preventive Maintenance:

Assist in the development of a comprehensive CMMS; participate in planning, data collection, work order execution, and database updates to ensure maximum system optimization.

Inspect and log mechanical, electrical, and other equipment performance, temperatures, and pressures; communicate issues to the immediate supervisor and recommend procedural improvements.

Perform both complex and routine plant maintenance, including belt replacement, bearing lubrication, and filter…