Building Systems Operator

Role summary

Building systems and maintenance duties

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on building support systems and the Purified Water System; maintain and calibrate Metasys sensors and prepare environmental reports.
• Complete and document Maximo preventive and corrective maintenance work orders accurately and on time.
• Operate boilers, condensate and softener systems; perform daily boiler checks and chemical tests and maintain feedwater treatment.
• Respond to facility emergencies involving boilers, cooling towers, compressors, and water leaks.
• Conduct reverse-osmosis rounds, prepare chemicals, sanitize water-system loops, clean RO membranes, and operate and maintain DI water systems.
• Print and review PMS/PWS and BAS reports; perform misting-shower sanitization and maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment and coordinate baghouse and dust-collector cleaning.
• Conduct building rounds, replace HVAC filters, and perform fire-alarm bypasses and restoration as required.
• Inspect fire sprinklers, fire pumps, PIVs/ITVs; operate and maintain chillers, dehumidification, cooling towers, hot-water systems, heaters, and compressed-air systems.
• Coordinate contractors, issue maintenance notifications, maintain safe conditions, report hazards, and perform other facility duties as assigned.

Education, experience, and qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; a minimum 4th Class Power (Operating) Engineer, Part A is required.
• 0–1 year of building-operator or maintenance experience is preferred, preferably in a controlled, regulated, or industrial environment.
• A Building Technology or Facility Systems certificate or an Industrial Millwright license is preferable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of building utilities and systems including boilers, chillers, compressors, fire alarms, and HVAC; familiarity with GMP and OHSA regulations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting is desirable; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and English proficiency are expected.
• Ability to deal confidently with internal and external clients.

Schedule and work conditions

• Work may involve alternating or rotating shifts and maintenance shutdowns.
• Conditions include cleanroom rules, PPE, loud machinery, work at heights, and exposure to dust, fumes, odors, or bright lights.
• Physical demands include prolonged standing or walking at times and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1; paid time off and designated holidays; retirement savings plan; tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

• Estimated annualized pay range in Ontario: $56,400–$84,600.