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Building Operator

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Dream Unlimited is hiring a Building Operator for an industrial property to maintain buildings, carry out preventative maintenance and respond to tenant service calls. The role requires 5+ years of building maintenance experience, a Class 5 driver's licence and a clean record, and it includes after-hours emergency calls.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections on HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and life safety systems
  • Complete tenant service calls in a safe and professional manner
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and oversee contractors
  • Respond to after-hours emergency calls and maintain equipment logs

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years of building maintenance experience in industrial, commercial or real estate settings
  • Valid, clean Class 5 driver's licence
  • Familiarity with safety and fire codes and WHMIS
  • Strong computer and communication skills

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPower Engineering (4th or 5th class, preferred)
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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Job description

Dream is looking for a Building Operator (Industrial)

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join its thriving community. Dream Summit Industrial is currently looking for a Building Operator who is ready to work hard and understands the importance of excellent customer service.

Who are you?

The Dream Summit Industrial team certainly keeps busy, and that’s true for our teams on the ground and in our offices. We are looking for someone who can run our buildings and make our tenants feel like stars. Sound like something you can and want to do? If you’re also a team player, an honest person, and have a strong work ethic, read on. We want to hear from you.

Over your 5+ years of experience in building maintenance, you’ve learned to treat buildings with care and their tenants with even greater dedication. You always look for the best way to do things and aren’t afraid to think outside the box to find the best answer. You address every request with a smile and in a timely manner, no matter how big or small, and you also know how to prioritize your multiple tasks.

We want you on board because you can work independently but are a team player, and your team and tenants trust you. That stems from you really liking people, which shows in how you interact with others and the ease with which you communicate.

We care about bringing on someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities and make your tenants feel at home, while working in an environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun. Are you ready?

What will you do?

Simply put, you will be responsible for maintenance and building operations. Below are some of the primary responsibilities that entails; we’ll discuss the others in person:

  • Carry out and/or supervise preventative maintenance and regular inspections on HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and life safety systems;
  • Complete tenant service calls such as changing lights, heating/cooling calls etc. in a safe and professional manner;
  • Oversee the appearance and safety of the properties;
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions/recommendations;
  • Oversee contractors and ensure they abide by contract guidelines and project timelines;
  • Respond to emergency after hours calls as required;
  • Communicate with Property Management on building and tenant issues regularly;
  • Maintain maintenance and daily logs of equipment including meter readings;
  • Maintain keys and locks register

There are also some physical requirements associated with this job. Here are some of the fun things we’ll need you to confirm you can do:

  • Bending, twisting, crouching, climbing and reaching
  • Move and lift equipment and supplies
  • A combination of walking, standing, sitting and driving. There won’t be too much sitting at all, so don’t worry about getting restless.

What type of experience should you have?

These are only some of the things we’d like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet:

  • You’ve gained your experience in an industrial/commercial/office/retail Real Estate environment
  • You have a valid and clean Class 5 driver’s license
  • You are familiar with safety and fire codes and WHIMIS procedures;
  • Your computer and communications skills are above par
  • 5th or 4th class Power Engineering or trade certification would be preferred but not required

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for both publicly listed real estate as well as private capital.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1996, becoming one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our recruitment process does not include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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