Equans is looking for a Building operator, based in Toronto!

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Integrated Asset and facilities management;

Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);

Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;

Building automation and systems;

Solutions for transportation and mobility.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Building Operator is a key member of the Facilities Management team responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of a complex, critical healthcare environment. The role's principal focus is the troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and optimized operation of the facility’s architectural, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. The Building Operator provides leadership in operational management, safety, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with excellent technical acumen, proven capabilities in multi-tasking, complex problem-solving, and prioritizing a high-volume workload.

This position involves shift work, including days, nights, and holidays, on a rotational basis to meet the 24/7 operational demands of the facility.

Independently analyze, maintain, repair, and implement solutions for critical systems, including but not limited to Boilers, Chillers, Compressors, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Energy Recovery Ventilators, VAV boxes, heat exchangers, pumps, and associated controls;

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PPM/PdM): Ensure the execution of all prescribed Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) tasks on all equipment and systems according to industry standards and manufacturer recommendations;

Conduct routine plant inspections and utilize the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor, adjust,



and efficiently operate all major equipment to optimize energy performance and reduce the carbon footprint;

Plumbing and Architectural: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and plumbing systems, including washroom fixtures, domestic hot and cold water, sanitary, and irrigation systems. Conduct minor architectural repairs (e.g., carpentry, painting, drywall, locksmithing, Automatic Door Operators);

Plant Monitoring: Undertake and record routine plant inspections in the Engineer’s Log Books and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);

Log Readings: Conduct daily/weekly/monthly required meter readings (air/water temperatures, pressure, water/gas/electrical meters). Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all aspects of the building operations, including Life Safety, HVAC, and Mechanical systems, are operated and maintained safely and are in strict compliance with any and all applicable Government Codes and Regulations (e.g., TSSA, Fire Code, OH&S;);

Life Safety: Conduct routine inspections/tests on Fire Alarm, fire protection equipment, and related systems at recommended intervals to meet legislative requirements. Assist in conducting required fire drills and maintain appropriate record logs;

Ensure due diligence with respect to the use of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and infection control protocols in a healthcare environment;

Contractor Oversight: Ensure all service contractors and visitors adhere to site safety protocols, wear required PPE, and are adequately supervised when on site;

Analyze as-built drawings, O&M; specifications, and control schematics to facilitate troubleshooting and repairs;

Work Order Management: Respond to all maintenance and building system work order requests, prioritizing workloads, and completing assigned tasks with minimum supervision;

leaks, system component failures) as required to ensure 24/7 building integrity;

Work closely with occupants, contractors, and other operators. Respond to occupant concerns and complaints in a timely manner, assisting in problem-solving as required within contractual requirements;

Inventory & Budget:



Recommend and maintain necessary inventories of spare parts and equipment to minimize building systems downtime. Provide technical assistance to the Facility Manager as required for capital and operating budget forecasting;

High School Diploma or equivalent;

Must provide full immunization records including required vaccinations for COVID 19.

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in operating and maintaining complex building systems, ideally in a hospital, healthcare, or other critical public facility;

Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in industrial/office buildings;

Building Environmental System (BES Class I & II) Certification;

Experience and strong knowledge in Carpentry, Painting, Drywall, Locks, and Automatic door Controls, (asset);

Understanding of Boilers, Chillers, HVAC equipment, and mechanical/plumbing systems;

Ability to read and interpret HVAC and Mechanical drawings and control schematics;

Working knowledge of TSSA regulations and the Canadian Building Codes;

Proficiency in operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and working at heights and in confined spaces;

Experience in complex building systems (Building Automation System);

Computer literacy; experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (preferred);

Sound knowledge and operation and maintenance of all HVAC and boiler systems.

Superior troubleshooting and analytical skills for diagnosing complex HVAC, mechanical, and life safety system failures in a mission-critical environment;

Strong written communication for detailed regulatory reporting (TSSA, AHU logs, LOTO permits) and skilled verbal skills for stakeholder (e.g., Demonstrated ability to interpret complex P&ID; (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and control schematics;

SAP, Maximo, QFM) for work order management, asset tracking, and maintenance history logging;

A group pension plan;

Balance between work and personal life;

Professional and personal development in a company experiencing robust growth;

We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Pay rate:$35.29 per hour.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as resume screening or application filtration based on job-related criteria.

📌 Building maintenance - building service worker. (Toronto)
🏢 Equans Services Canada & US
📍 Toronto