Are you someone who enjoys taking charge and working with mechanical or electrical equipment? Are you committed to ensuring safety in buildings? If so, a career as a building operator might be perfect for you! Building operators are responsible for handling, maintaining, and operating buildings with heating, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Duties of a building operator include overseeing building operations and maintenance, ensuring the safety of the building, conducting regular inspections inside and outside the building, monitoring and maintaining building systems, performing minor electrical and plumbing tasks, reporting problems, recommending changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and keeping records of work and equipment maintenance.
Building operators work both indoors and outdoors, typically for 36 to 40 hours a week. They may work shifts and be on call, sometimes needing to work overtime to resolve equipment issues. It's important for building operators to have good communication and social skills, mechanical aptitude, customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and respond quickly in emergencies.
Some of the certifications associated with this profession include 'Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents' and 'Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators.' The average salary for this position is approximately $23.64 per hour, and the demand for building operators is around 19,300 per province each year.
If you're interested in pursuing a career as a building operator, make sure to have the necessary education, as most often, a high school diploma is required. Building operators often use computers for administrative tasks and equipment monitoring.
In conclusion, being a building operator can be a rewarding career choice for individuals who enjoy hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems, problem-solving, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of buildings.