Job Description

Building Operator, Level 3

Waterloo, ON | 227 King Street

Join Us to Grow, Connect, and Make an Impact.

At BGO Properties, we're dedicated to enhancing personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and giving back to the communities where we operate.



As one of Canada's premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services, BGO Properties manages a diverse portfolio of over 400 properties, totaling more than 67 million square feet of residential, office, industrial, and retail space. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to deliver innovative real estate solutions that create value and support their success.



As part of the global BGO family, we leverage international expertise and local market insights to provide high-quality services. Our experienced team works across a variety of commercial real estate sectors, which ensure every property we manage is a welcoming and functional destination for tenants.



Whether you're launching your career or advancing as a seasoned professional, BGO Properties offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.



Join us and help shape the future of commercial real estate.

The Opportunity

: The Building Operator is a junior to intermediate level building operator providing maintenance support as a member of a building operations team, and reports to the Operations Supervisor.



The primary objective of the Building Operator is to ensure the assigned building or complex of buildings is being maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.

What You Will Do:

Using a variety of hand and power tools completing preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs of plumbing fixture & drain system repairs, light bulb and ballast changes, changing electrical light switches & receptacles, undertaking minor flooring repairs, door hardware changes and operator adjustments. completing roofing inspections, life safety systems inspections, undertaking minor flooring repairs, door hardware changes and operator adjustments. general cleaning and maintenance including mechanical rooms, equipment rooms, and maintenance shop. provide external contractor assistance. purchasing required building maintenance supplies. participating in corporate occupational health and safety program. assisting with waste, recycling and hazardous materials issues. responding to tenant service requests. other assigned duties

Sustainability:


Embrace and proactively support BGO's culture of environmental and social responsibility. Continually seek opportunities to improve energy consumption. Quickly respond to and manage environmental hazards. Consider sustainability when evaluating options for replacement equipment. Participate in tenant and staff community support events as appropriate

Who You Are:

Technical Qualifications -

The Building Operator shall have the following technical qualifications or industry equivalency: basic carpentry/plumbing skills and mechanical aptitude and abilities required. Plus, a minimum of 1 year of direct mechanical work experience or junior position in commercial building operations. a valid driver license. intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office

Communication & Relationship Skills -

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written, with all levels within the company; mature and self-motivated team player who is committed to personal growth and ethical integrity.

Time Management / Working Environment -

Ability to allocate one's time effectively and manage tight deadlines; ability to work under pressure and achieve quality results; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes; results and detail oriented; work within an environment that is subject to moderate to high levels of stress in emergency or conflict situations; on occasion requires involvement in repairs or maintenance in inclement weather or uncomfortable environmental working conditions; may be required to attend to or provide direction during afterhours emergency situations; requires the ability to exert moderate physical effort and must be able to move quickly in emergency situations; is able to thrive within a busy working environment.

Organizational & Leadership Skills -

Ensure operations records, files and documentation are maintained in an orderly, accurate and timely fashion, sound administrative and organizational skills.

Decision Making Skills

- Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; ability to achieve goals using logical and strategic approaches to resolving challenges.

Police Clearance -

A criminal verification check is required for employment.




At BGO, we recognize that each employee's unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.



BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.



We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



BGO Properties is the Canadian real estate property management and leasing division of BentallGreenOak (Canada) Limited Partnership. BGO is a global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgoproperties.com