Position Overview

The Building Operator is responsible for the physical operation, maintenance, and reliability of Rivn’s commercial office buildings. This is a hands-on technical role focused on building systems operation, preventative maintenance, life safety compliance, contractor supervision, and on-site issue resolution.

You will work closely with the Property Manager and ownership to ensure buildings perform at a high standard mechanically, operationally, and from a tenant experience perspective. This role requires independent judgment, strong technical knowledge, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they escalate.

Key Responsibilities

Building Operations & Systems

- Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and life-safety systems.
- Perform routine maintenance including filter changes, belt replacements, minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
- Record daily/weekly equipment readings and maintain accurate logs.
- Identify system issues early and recommend corrective actions.

Preventative Maintenance & Inspections

- Execute preventative maintenance programs across all building systems.
- Conduct regular interior, exterior, and roof inspections.
- Maintain mechanical rooms, common areas, and building infrastructure in a clean and organized condition.
- Support seasonal building requirements (winter readiness, cooling season startup, etc.).

Work Orders & Tenant Support

- Respond to tenant maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Troubleshoot issues and determine in-house vs contractor response.
- Provide clear communication and updates to the Property Manager on status and priorities.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as required.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination





- Coordinate and supervise contractors performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and specialty services.
- Attend site walkthroughs, verify quality of work, and report deficiencies.
- Ensure contractors follow safety procedures and comply with regulatory requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Risk

- Ensure building systems operate in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Monitor fire alarm, sprinkler, and security systems and complete required testing.
- Assist with fire drills, emergency preparedness, and incident response.
- Follow and promote health and safety best practices at all times.

Capital Projects & Construction Support

- Support tenant improvements and small capital projects.
- Assist with site coordination, contractor access, inspections, and close-out.
- Track equipment condition and assist with lifecycle planning.

Qualifications

Required

- Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial building operations or facilities maintenance.
- 5th Class Power Engineer (or higher).
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Comfortable performing hands-on maintenance tasks.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to be on-call.

Assets (nice-to-have)

- BES certification or equivalent technical training.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Familiarity with CMMS software and GSuite or Microsoft Office.
- WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR certification.

Why Join Rivn?

- Direct impact on asset performance and tenant experience — not just “keeping the lights on.”
- Hands-on role with real ownership visibility.
- Lean team with autonomy and accountability.
- Chance to grow as Rivn expands its portfolio.

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