Senior Building Operator - Critical Environment
About the job
- High school diploma plus trades training and/or certification or licensing.
- At least 3 years of experience providing preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
- Sound knowledge of processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and other building systems and equipment within applicable qualifications.
- Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of HVAC systems.
- Building Operator Certification or equivalent through an accredited institution is required.
- Must be able and willing to work shifts and be available for on-call or standby duty and emergency call-outs.
- Must adhere to Health and Safety policies, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must be capable of obtaining appropriate security clearance.
- Comply with internal and external environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and other applicable requirements.
- Take ownership of safety measures relating to building equipment and ensure secure operation of critical systems.
- Monitor and inspect facility, mechanical, electrical, and other equipment and systems; perform preventive and corrective maintenance to meet facility uptime objectives, support uninterrupted client operations, and maintain asset integrity.
- Respond to routine and on-demand service requests and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and other systems.
- Participate in and assist with facility-related projects.
- Observe facility and equipment conditions and deficiencies and provide suggestions for enhancement and repair.
- Maintain assigned tools and arrange for repair or replacement when required.
- Provide technical leadership in maintaining and optimizing building equipment to prevent disruptions to tenant operations.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to support peak performance and 24/7 operations.
- Maintain a technical presence at facility sites, particularly in critical building equipment areas, and build technical relationships with on-site personnel concerning equipment reliability and response to equipment issues.
- Conduct facility walkthroughs and comprehensive technical inspections of building equipment, focusing on critical systems that affect tenant operations.
- Document and analyze technical findings, prioritize equipment repairs and upgrades, and maintain equipment-specific inspection checklists and databases.
- Support tenant and customer satisfaction through the manner in which work is performed and services are delivered; prioritize equipment reliability and functionality and coordinate with facility management to minimize disruptions.
- Communicate technical information to internal teams and external vendors, escalate critical equipment issues, and maintain stakeholder updates on equipment status and maintenance.
- Manage work orders with the Central Work Order Management Team from dispatch through completion, record resolution data in the service maintenance management database, and ensure completed work meets quality, contract response, and other requirements.
- Assist with implementation of the preventive maintenance program with the BGIS CMMS Team; identify, record, and escalate deficiencies and maintain related documents.
- Ensure work follows corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines concerning environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and other applicable requirements.
- Prioritize and coordinate technical work orders and assignments, oversee timely completion of equipment-related tasks, and maintain equipment-specific work-order history and expense records.
- Submit expenditures on time.
- Manage the building equipment maintenance budget with the Maintenance Lead, FM, and Regional Director, seeking cost-effective solutions that avoid disruption to tenant operations.
- Solicit and evaluate technical quotes for equipment repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Oversee vendors and contractors specializing in building equipment maintenance and uphold technical standards to maintain equipment integrity.
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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Veritas Capital to acquire facilities manager BGIS. July 17, 2026 | John McNulty Veritas Capital has agreed to acquire BGIS from CCMP Capital Advisors and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). BGIS runs and maintains buildings and facilities - offices, data centers, and government, healthcare, and industrial sites - for large public and private organizations, handling the engineering, operations, and technology that keep those properties running, a service known in the industry as technical integrated facilities management (IFM). The company oversees more than 65,000 facilities totaling over 620 million square feet globally with a team of more than 12,000. Gord Hicks continues as chief executive officer and will lead the business with his management team. CCMP and AIMCo had backed BGIS since 2019. Veritas Capital, a technology investor focused on companies operating at the intersection of technology and government, manages over $54 billion in assets. James Dimitri, partner and co-head of flagship private equity at Veritas, led the transaction for the firm. Citi served as lead financial advisor to BGIS, with TD Securities as co-advisor and BMO Nesbitt Burns and CIBC World Markets also advising. (C) 2026 Private Equity Professional | July 17, 2026 July 21, 2026. July 16, 2026.
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