Building Operator - Full-time

Organization Overview: 

Vivo means ‘live’ and embraces and celebrates diversity, community and the common thread that unites us all – life.  Vivo is a charity on a mission to raise healthier generations by empowering Canadians to achieve their optimal health whether they’re at home, school, work or in the community with us.

The Vivo for Healthier Generations Society operates a Research and Innovation Lab and Centre for Community Wellbeing, Recreation and Sport in the heart of north-central Calgary where we work with our community and partners to support them in living a healthier life.

Our roots began as a regional recreation Centre in North Central Calgary.   Over 16 years Vivo has grown into a well-utilized and beloved community hub with underpinnings in research and innovation to support individuals and whole communities to be more active and socially connected.  In 2023, we are launching 117,000 square feet of new and renovated spaces, which will include a signature indoor park, aquatics upgrade, expanded boutique-style fitness, vital community spaces and a social research and innovation lab.

As a registered charity, Vivo is responsible for generating annual revenues of $7 million+ and undertaking fundraising and sponsorships to cover operating budgets, transfers to reserves for capital maintenance and equipment, investments in research and community development initiatives like the Vivo Play Project, and any other special projects that advance our charitable purposes, including the $60 million capital campaign for our upcoming expansion.

Role:

The role of Building Operator will build and maintain all aspects of what keeps Vivo operating seamlessly across the facility and community and create inspiring and innovative spaces that bring Vivo’s mission to life. You will have a strong technical and mechanical background to troubleshoot a variety of operational tasks and champion continuous improvement to ensure internal processes and procedures help achieve Vivo’s business goals. 

Hours: Full-time – Available to work days, evenings, as well as weekends, hours ranging from 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM

Reports to: Facilities & Environment Manager

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment including, Ice resurface machine, ice edger, various power tools, saw, drill, auger, pumps, and floor cleaning equipment.
• Perform general janitorial work including washroom clean up, arena dressing room cleaning, including officials rooms, general cleanup up of the arenas and grounds.
• Perform Maintenance duties for the arena equipment (including ice surfaces), facility (including swimming pool equipment), grounds and related equipment.
• Accurately document ice plant, boilers readings, as well as pool chemistry testing results.
• Professional appearance including wearing uniform, ice grips and steel toed boots or shoes
• Knowledgeable and understanding of building management systems (BMS).
• Engage our guests with a friendly welcoming and helpful attitude acting as the face of the facility
• Respond to questions and concerns from public regarding issues and inquiries, and regarding facility operation and safety
• Be actively involved in maintaining safe work environment
• Reinforce the organization’s vision, values, purpose, strategic priorities, results/outcomes in all dealings with customers and staff across the organization
• Collaborate with the team to create tools and materials
• Maintain professional and personal development to achieve organizational competencies
• Contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to all Vivo Health and Safety requirements
• Act as a role model of teamwork, demonstrating resilience and initiative
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to colleagues, continuously challenge and champion standards of excellence in integrated work practices to enhance customer experience, organizational accountability, productivity and sustainability

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Building Operator experience
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• AARFP Pool Level 1 or 2/Arena Level 1 or 2 certification
• Power engineering 4th or 5th class
• Knowledge of Siemens BMS is considered an asset     
• Experience in a related maintenance role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Requirements:

• A valid police information check with Vulnerable Sector Search within the two months prior to starting
• Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR-C/AED certifications 

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