The Building Operator Support Student supports safe, effective building operations through supervised inspections and preventive maintenance activities. Identifies concerns, assists with minor repairs, and updates work orders, checklists, and maintenance logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building walkthroughs and inspections, identifying and reporting maintenance concerns.
• Support preventive maintenance and minor repairs under the supervision of experienced
• Building Operators.
• Help update work orders, inspection checklists and maintenance logs.
• Learn safe tool use, building systems and professional communication with tenants and staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Willingness to learn building operations, preventive maintenance and general repairs under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Basic understanding of tools and safe work practices.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify deficiencies, report concerns and ask for guidance when needed.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when working with staff, tenants and contractors.
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to organize assigned tasks.
• Basic computer skills to update work orders, inspection checklists and maintenance logs.
• Respect for tenant privacy, confidentiality and diverse communities.
• Previous building operator experience is not required. This placement is intended to develop practical skills through supervised learning and hands-on experience.

Screening Requirements

• Cover letter and Resume
• Online Application
• Interview
• Vulnerable Sector Screening
• 2 References

Training & Learning Opportunities

• Volunteer & Student Services provides orientation, self-learning training packages and other career development opportunities.
• Specific and technical training will be provided by the direct supervisor.