Building Operations is responsible for the maintenance of聽facilities and buildings on the downtown campus and the operation of聽the building systems. We聽provide聽plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and painting services. We also develop聽and implement聽programs and schedules for preventive maintenance, equipment replacement, and energy conservation.
More specifically, Building Operations looks after the maintenance, repairs and modifications (either in-house or through outsourcing) of:
- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
- Automation systems and energy savings system schedules
- Electrical distribution systems聽
- Emergency generator systems
- Lighting systems
- Domestic water distribution
- Specialty distribution systems, such as gas and vacuum
- Vertical transportation systems - elevators, escalators, mechanical lifts
- Building exteriors (incl.聽roofs, facades)
- Building interiors (incl. offices, hallways, washrooms)
- Locks and locking systems (in collaboration with Security Services)
Our responsibilities include performing testing and verification procedures to ensure optimum operation of the installations (plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation) and developing and implementing regular, preventive and emergency equipment maintenance programs.
We also provide聽technical expertise to other FMAS teams聽in the preparation and negotiation of contracts for professional design services and establishes energy efficient design standards for electrical and mechanical components.
To request one of our services, contact the聽Facilities Call Centre聽or see more details in the FMAS聽Services section.