Building Operator, Commercial

Location: 5770 Hurontario St, Mississauga, Ontario Reports To: Director, Commercial Property Management

About Kaneff

Kaneff Group is a Canadian real estate development and property management company with more than 70 years of experience across the Greater Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe. Our portfolio includes commercial, residential, development, construction, and golf properties.

About the Role

Kaneff Group is seeking a hands-on and dependable Building Operator, Commercial to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and overall condition of our commercial properties. Reporting to the Director, Commercial Property Management, the Building Operator is responsible for monitoring building systems, coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, responding to tenant needs, overseeing contractors and service providers, and completing a variety of hands-on building repairs and property maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will be responsive, organized, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working independently while maintaining a high standard of service for our tenants and properties.

Key Responsibilities

Building Operations & Maintenance

- Monitor, operate, and maintain building systems and equipment to support safe and efficient property operations.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC systems and identify equipment or operational issues requiring repair or service.
- Conduct regular property inspections to identify damage, deterioration, safety concerns, maintenance requirements, and required repairs.
- Coordinate preventative and corrective building maintenance and janitorial services.
- Complete general building repairs and maintenance, including minor carpentry and the installation or repair of partitions, fixtures, signage, pictures, and office furniture.
- Perform minor electrical maintenance, including replacing switches, ballasts, light fixtures and bulbs, and assisting with troubleshooting electrical issues within the scope of the position.
- Perform minor plumbing maintenance, including faucet replacement, toilet and urinal repairs, minor pipe and drain repairs, and troubleshooting plumbing equipment.
- Assist with the make-ready process for vacant commercial or retail units, including demolition, cleaning, furniture removal, and removal of other items as directed.
- Complete sign installations, including post-hole drilling and construction of required framework.




- Ensure occupants are provided with appropriate building utilities and promptly report service interruptions or deficiencies.

Property & Grounds Maintenance

- Maintain the exterior property and grounds as required, including litter collection, power washing, cleaning compactors, maintaining flower beds, grass cutting and trimming, sod installation, and mulching.
- Complete or coordinate seasonal property maintenance, including snow and ice removal, salting of walkways, pathways, entrances, and paved areas.
- Maintain secure and accessible properties through appropriate lighting, signage, pathways, and accessibility measures.
- Identify and report property damage, unusual occurrences, hazards, or conditions requiring further attention.

Tenant Service

- Respond to tenant concerns, maintenance requests, complaints, and building-related issues in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
- Investigate building-related concerns and coordinate appropriate solutions.
- Follow up with tenants to confirm that maintenance concerns and service requests have been appropriately addressed.
- Maintain a professional and service-oriented relationship with tenants, contractors, visitors, and other stakeholders.

Contractor & Vendor Management

- Coordinate and monitor work performed by external contractors and service providers.
- Source and engage contractors, as authorized, for required maintenance, repairs, and property improvements.
- Provide contractors with appropriate access and information and monitor work while on site.
- Inspect completed work to confirm quality and completion of the required scope.
- Coordinate regular building maintenance services and provide direction to cleaning and maintenance personnel as required.
- Assist with arranging and coordinating building improvements.

Health, Safety & Emergency Response

- Monitor building life-safety systems and promptly escalate identified deficiencies.
- Support the implementation and execution of building emergency protocols and procedures.
- Help maintain a safe environment for tenants, employees, contractors, visitors, and other building occupants.




- Participate in emergency response requirements and provide 24-hour on-call coverage as scheduled/required to respond to urgent building and tenant needs.
- Promptly notify the Director of significant incidents, unusual occurrences, property damage, safety concerns, or other matters requiring escalation.

Administration & Team Support

- Assist with monitoring building maintenance expenditures and budgets.
- Complete and submit payroll timesheets and other required documentation to the Director within established timelines.
- Maintain appropriate records relating to maintenance, repairs, inspections, contractors, and building operations.
- Provide training and direction to building assistants or other assigned employees as required.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, correction, and additional training to assigned employees to support appropriate building maintenance and performance standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Commercial Property Management.

Qualifications & Experience

- Previous experience in building operations, commercial property maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related role is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of general building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems.
- Demonstrated ability to perform general building repairs and hands-on maintenance.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and service providers is an asset.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing maintenance requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with tenants, contractors, employees, and management.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when responding to building issues.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with building and grounds maintenance.
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and reliable access to transportation may be required.
- Ability to participate in after-hours and emergency on-call coverage as required.

What Kaneff Offers

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits

- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- 3% RRSP matching
- 2 weeks of vacation
- Opportunity to work within an established Canadian real estate organization with a diverse portfolio of properties

Kaneff is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Building Operator Commercial (Mississauga)
🏢 KANEFF PROPERTIES
📍 Mississauga