Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Building Operator with Hines, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining all building equipment and systems in a manner ensuring all Hines quality standards are upheld. Ensure that the tenants have a safe and comfortable work environment associated with a AAA building.

Primary Duties shall include:

- Respond to tenant service requests (such as heating/cooling calls) and emergencies, in a professional manner
- Perform daily rounds and log readings
- Review and complete daily entries into engineer's log
- Complete preventive/demand maintenance tasks on HVAC, plumbing mechanical and life safety systems input data histories into CMMS
- Start-up/shutdown and operation of major building equipment using BAS
- Ensuring maximum energy efficiency, inspect/operate/maintain and repair mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
- Perform minor repairs: replace washers/faucets; clear sinks, toilets and drains; clear grease traps/sumps; re-pack valves; replace pumps/motors; reset breakers, etc.
- Complete belt inspection/replacement
- Maintain/align fan/air handling units. I.e.:



complete air filter changes
- Complete general mechanical/maintenance duties
- Demonstrate a proficiency in the proper use of basic hand tools (e.g., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.).
- Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in the correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
- Troubleshoot/repair building automation system
- Ensure that mechanical rooms and all other work areas are kept in a secure, clean and organized state. Including completing any required painting
- Monitor work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to company/industry standards
- Participate in review of operating policies/procedures as required
- Complete maintenance of metal/plastic pipe systems
- Conduct chemical treatment tests
- Work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable codes
- Escalate unusual events/occurrences to supervisor
- Support the appearance and safety of the property
- Pump teardown/minor repairs/alignment
- Perform general building maintenance/repairs (e.g., lighting, door repairs. etc.)
- Assist other classifications/trades as required

Relationships:





- Ensure working relationships with tenants, contractors and external service providers are constantly upheld; ensure corrective action taken to meet tenant needs
- Establish working relationships with staff to aid in the delivery of services
- Develop working rapport with suppliers, contractors and external service providers to respond to information needs
- Maintain positive relations with tenants/client through effective communications

Problem Solving/Analysis:

- Utilize standard testing/measuring tools to service/monitor basic building systems
- Apply standard operating practices/established processes to perform duties

Decision Making/Autonomy:

- Make basic decisions within established procedures/practices
- Provide input to operational decisions by identifying tenant/client/facility needs
- Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Started in BES diploma; 3rd or 4th class Operating Engineer
- 1-2 years in the operation and maintenance of facilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
- Required to carry a mobile device
- Work requires some exposure to more intense situations when responding to service requests
- Work requires utilizing tools/repairing systems that could cause physical injury if not handled/ operated following safety practices/procedures
- Physical demands: Exposure to elements - majority o

📌 Apprentice Building Operator (Toronto)
🏢 Hines
📍 Toronto