Assistant Building Operator

Overview

Under the supervision of the Building Operator, the Assistant Building Operator aids the facilities team in conducting inspections, performing maintenance, and coordinating repairs of heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems throughout the property. This role ensures compliance with all relevant municipal and building codes. It also supports upkeep of parking spaces, landscaped areas, and various facility systems while assisting tenant services, capital projects, and leasing operations as needed.

Key Duties

• Support daily operational and maintenance tasks to maintain seamless tenant operations and safeguard asset integrity.
• Assist in inspections, audits, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems including air conditioners, boilers, radiators, pumps, exhaust fans, overhead heating, and fire suppression equipment.
• Help with repairs or replacement of plumbing elements such as fixtures, pipes, motors, and pumps when necessary.
• Conduct checks and replacements of electric motor and compressor belts, ensuring backup systems are functional.
• Change light fixtures (luminaires) as needed.
• Provide general and preventative building maintenance support, maintain equipment and meter reading logs, and monitor the Building Management System within assigned areas.
• Carry out thorough inspections to confirm completion of scheduled maintenance on the building, equipment, and outdoor areas based on instructions.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety policies, operating equipment, tools, and systems safely at all times.
• Coordinate renovations, repairs, cleaning, and other contracted services; supervise contractors to ensure safety compliance and address concerns upon supervisor's request.
• Assist in general upkeep of parking lots and grounds, including underground sprinkler maintenance and repair.
• Contribute to cleaning efforts such as pressure washing, janitorial services in bathrooms, kitchens, floors, showers, faucets, common areas, and cleaning specialized rooms like electrical or generator rooms.
• Manage trash collection, debris removal, and disposal to designated bins.
• Maintain inventory and replenish consumables and cleaning materials in restrooms, kitchens, and cleaning supply rooms as requested.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by washing, patching holes, or stripping old paint; paint interior and exterior areas including curbs, parking lines, fire control pipes, and handicapped spaces as needed.
• Clean tools, paint supplies, equipment, and workspaces after project completion.
• Communicate with building occupants about scheduled work and inspect new facilities and renovations to certify compliance with scope and regulations.
• Verify satisfactory work completion and clean up residual debris or messes.
• Respond promptly and courteously to maintenance and repair requests, documenting work through the work order tracking system.
• Assist with security matters, aid in inspecting first aid kits, fire extinguishers, AED equipment, and participate in fire drill preparation related to building systems.
• Perform major storm restoration activities and required drills.
• Carry out other assigned tasks and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Additional Information

The role demands flexibility to travel and support operations in other regions as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Between 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in equipment installations or facility maintenance.
• Preferred certification or ability to acquire certification as a scissor lift operator.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must provide a valid Class 3 driver's license valid in Puerto Rico along with driver registration certification.
• Preferred certifications include Occupational Health and Safety, Hazard Communication, Standard First Aid CPR, and Fall Protection. Training provision capabilities are an additional plus.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel expected, approximately 75% of the time, with minimal overnight stays.
• Physical tasks include frequent kneeling, grabbing, bending, lifting or transferring objects weighing 30-40 pounds, and infrequent stationary standing.
• Corrected vision 20/20 and the ability to comprehend detailed verbal instructions are required.

Equal Opportunity

The employer practices equal employment opportunity, ensuring candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, or other protected characteristics under federal or local laws.