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BGIS

Global facilities management provider

Building Operator - Millwright

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Up to 2 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience.
  • Certification on Building Environmental Systems (BES) Class 1 and Class 2, with five or more years of operations and maintenance experience.
  • A high school diploma plus some trades-related training.
  • In-depth knowledge of maintenance fundamentals sufficient to perform service and repairs.
  • Physical ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to follow facility operations and maintenance processes and practices.
  • Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair non-technical facility components.
  • Ability to research, learn, and apply fire, life-safety, and building codes and standards.
  • Ability to perform work safely with a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset.
  • Strong client-service orientation and a high sense of urgency.
  • Effective communication skills for data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
  • Working knowledge of computer software applications; experience with a computerized maintenance management system and Building Automation System such as Metasys is an asset.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with critical-environment infrastructure and building systems, including boilers, air handling units, fan coil units, heat exchangers, heat pumps, fan-powered boxes, variable air volume systems, human-machine interfaces, variable-frequency drives, generators, lighting controls, and building automation systems.
  • Ability and willingness to work shifts, participate in on-call or standby coverage, and respond to emergency call-outs.
  • Willingness to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Perform regular facility maintenance and inspections.
  • Provide observations about facility, grounds, and non-technical component conditions and deficiencies, and suggest enhancements and repairs.
  • Respond to routine and on-demand service requests.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical building distribution systems, including cooling distribution systems, steam and heating systems, complex valves, cooling plants, boiler plants, cooling towers, water treatment systems, pneumatic systems, backup generators, lighting control systems, digital ballasts and relays, and central building control systems.
  • Perform maintenance on technical and non-technical facility components.
  • Record resolution data in the service maintenance management database and ensure completed work meets quality, contractual response, and other requirements.
  • Receive, track, monitor, and report maintenance-work status in the service maintenance management database, and initiate documents to obtain formal approval for required work.
  • Assist with implementing the preventive maintenance program; identify, rectify, record, and escalate deficiencies and maintain related documentation.
  • Participate in and assist with facility-related projects.
  • Perform work in compliance with corporate and legislated requirements concerning environmental protection, health and safety, fire protection, and other applicable matters.
  • Maintain assigned tools and parts inventory and arrange repairs or replacements when required.
  • Assist peers, team members, and others as needed and request assistance when necessary.
  • Support customer satisfaction and positive client relations through the manner in which work is performed and services are delivered.
  • Respect patient and client confidentiality, privacy, beliefs, and values.
  • Adapt to change and contribute new knowledge and skills within the area of expertise.
  • Learn tasks through on-the-job training, mentoring, or coaching.
  • Attend training, in-service, and educational programs and apply new learning on the job.
  • Stay informed about current best practices and trends relevant to the role.
  • Determine when outside or additional resources are needed and whether work falls within the contractual scope.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred licensed Industrial Millwright or equivalent.
  • Fire and security systems certification is an asset.
  • Experience with a computerized maintenance management system, including Metasys, is an asset.

About the company

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS won Sydney Airport general FM services in April 2026.
  • BGIS won Victorian Government facilities management in January 2026 across 291 properties.
  • BGIS won Australian War Memorial maintenance in January 2026, reinforcing public-sector credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Veritas closes Q4 2026 and can force harsher margin discipline immediately.
  • Indeed reviews in July 2026 describe toxic management, unpaid hours, and poor progression.
  • A major customer loss in government or aviation would crush retention and valuation quickly.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS combines technical IFM with proprietary digital facility management across mission-critical environments.
  • Its scale spans 65,000 facilities and 620 million square feet globally.
  • BGIS’s portfolio includes data centers, government sites, healthcare, and aviation assets.

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Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Discounts

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Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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