Building Operator

First Gulf is a proven market leader with more than $5 billion in developed assets. Offering development, construction, leasing, finance, and property management expertise, we provide clients with unique and exciting market opportunities. Within the Greater Toronto Area alone, our team has completed development and construction of more than 5-million sf of premier, LEED®-certified office space, with another 2-million sf currently under construction. Within the industrial sector, First Gulf has constructed over 6-million sf of space, with an additional 6-million sf currently in the pipeline. First Gulf also manages over 4-million sf of fully operational buildings.

All companies under the Great Gulf umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great.  If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!

First Gulf is seeking an experienced Building Operator to join our team in Toronto!

Key Responsibilities:

• Installing, repairing and maintaining all electrical, mechanical and life-safety systems within the assigned office asset(s).
• Overseeing preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs of plumbing, lighting, elevating devices, parking and roofing systems.
• Performing mandatory Fire safety Maintenance duties, keeping records of testing
• Attending daytime and after-hours emergencies with urgency and care.
• Performing general maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, litter pick up, shoveling and pressure washing.
• Assisting with environmental assessments and reporting.
• Participating in corporate occupational health and safety programs.
• Assisting with waste, recycling and hazardous material storage, disposal and reporting.
• Understanding and monitoring computerized building control systems.
• Responding to tenant service requests with care within the established procedures and time frames.
• Assisting with emergency preparedness, response and action plans, as required.
• Assisting with insurance and risk management inspections, remedial actions and reporting.
• Remaining current and up to date with new industry practices, legislative changes and new technologies.
• Embracing and proactively supporting the company’s culture of environmental and social responsibility.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve energy use and efficiency.
• Responding to and managing environmental hazards.
• Considering sustainability when evaluating options for equipment replacement.
• Participating in tenant and staff community support events, as appropriate.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Sustainability-Related Duties Include:

• Embracing and proactively supporting company’s culture of environmental and social       responsibility;
• Continually seek opportunities to improve energy use and efficiency;
• Responding to and managing environmental hazards;
• Considering sustainability when evaluating options for equipment replacement;
• Participating in tenant and staff community support events, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical and/or BES 
• Technical Certificate or Journeyman Certificate an asset but not requirement
• 2-5 years of experience in building maintenance 
• A valid driver license 
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to meet tight deadlines, requiring additional hours as necessary

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. If you are the right candidate, we will help you learn and grow. 

Why join First Gulf?

• Opportunity to work for a leading real estate development company
• Exciting projects and challenging opportunities to develop high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility