HVAC Technician Apprentice
About the job
- Current White Card.
- Minimum Year 10 Certificate or equivalent.
- Genuine interest in developing a career within HVAC and refrigeration.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
- Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Support servicing of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical plant equipment.
- Participate in planned and reactive maintenance activities across a large healthcare precinct.
- Learn how to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults under the guidance of experienced technicians.
- Assist with inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Support the maintenance of Building Management Systems and associated equipment.
- Order materials and assist with maintaining tools, plant, and equipment.
- Build positive working relationships with team members, contractors, suppliers, and site stakeholders.
- Participate in the BGIS Apprentice Training Program and complete all assigned learning modules.
- Maintain compliance with safety procedures, company policies, and site requirements.
- Previous exposure to construction, maintenance, facilities management, or trade environments.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
- Exposure to mechanical services, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, or electrical trades.
- Current driver’s licence or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
- Interest in working within large and complex facilities.
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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Simplify's Take
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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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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