Full-Time

General Repair Technician 2

Posted on 9/17/2025

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

No salary listed

Gatineau, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience.
  • Knowledge of processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
  • Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair non-technical facility components.
  • Ability to provide observations about facility conditions and deficiencies and provide suggestions for enhancement and repair.
  • Ability to research, learn, and gain greater proficiency in applying on-the-job—fire, life, and building codes and standards.
  • Possesses a strong environment, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
  • Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.
  • Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
  • Ability to read understand and interpret technical drawings and information.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Demonstrated maintenance and repair skills.
  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/stand-by and emergency call outs as they arise.
  • Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements.
  • Valid drivers’ license.
Responsibilities
  • Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.
  • Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.
  • Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
  • Performs regular facility technical and non-technical component monitoring and inspection.
  • Responds to routine service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
  • Operates facility mechanical, electrical and other systems.
  • Manages work order life cycle progressing the work from dispatched through to completion and records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response and all other requirements.
  • Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documents are maintained.
  • Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered.
  • Records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response and all other requirements.
  • Receives, tracks, monitors and reports status of maintenance and repair work within service maintenance management database. Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required.
  • Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
  • Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements.
  • Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
  • Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrate an interest in obtaining a diploma or a certificate or be in the process of obtaining one.
  • Meet the requirements for a higher security clearance.
  • Any one of the following are considered an asset: Building Operator Certification or equivalent through an accredited institution preferred, Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT), Facilities Technician Certification, Working towards a trade license, an asset, Working towards Building Environment Systems (BES) Operation Class 1.

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 partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Company News

Insider Media
Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

NationTalk
May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.

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