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BGIS

Global facilities management provider

General Repair Technician

Full-Time
$33 - $40/hr
Mid
Ontario, Canada
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A 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.
  • Knowledge of processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
  • Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and other building systems and equipment, as permitted by applicable qualifications.
  • An environmental, health, and safety mindset.
  • Client-service orientation and a sense of urgency.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC systems.
  • Effective communication skills for data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
  • Mentoring skills to support the development of lower-level technicians.
  • Ability and willingness to work shifts and be available for on-call or standby duty and emergency call-outs.
  • Adherence to Health and Safety policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with internal and external environmental, health and safety, and fire protection requirements, including requirements mandated by BGIS Health, Safety and Environment teams and enforced by law.
  • Take ownership of safety measures related to building equipment to ensure the secure operation of critical systems.
  • Monitor facilities and equipment through regular inspections, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance to meet facility uptime objectives, maintain uninterrupted client operations, and protect 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 and report conditions and deficiencies in facility, mechanical, and electrical equipment and systems, and suggest enhancements and repairs.
  • Maintain assigned tools and arrange for their 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 critical equipment performance and 24/7 operations.
  • Maintain a strong technical presence at facility sites, particularly in critical building equipment areas.
  • Build technical relationships with on-site personnel and emphasize equipment reliability and response to equipment issues.
  • Perform work according to established processes and practices.
  • Conduct facility walkthroughs to monitor and inspect mechanical, electrical, and other equipment systems.
  • Conduct technical inspections of building equipment, focusing on critical systems that directly affect tenant operations.
  • Document and analyze technical findings, prioritizing equipment repairs and upgrades.
  • Execute and maintain a technical inspection checklist and database for building equipment.
  • Enhance tenant and customer satisfaction and maintain positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services are delivered.
  • Prioritize the reliability and technical functionality of building equipment to enhance the tenant experience.
  • Collaborate with facility management to support reliable equipment operation and minimize tenant disruptions.
  • Communicate technical information about building equipment to internal teams and external vendors.
  • Escalate critical equipment issues to minimize downtime and tenant disruptions.
  • Maintain communication with stakeholders about equipment status and maintenance updates.
  • 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 the BGIS CMMS Team with implementing the preventive maintenance program; identify, record, and escalate deficiencies and maintain related documentation.
  • Ensure work complies with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines for environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and other applicable requirements.
  • Prioritize technical work orders related to building equipment to minimize business disruptions for tenants.
  • Coordinate technical assignments and oversee timely completion of equipment-related tasks.
  • Maintain records of technical work order history, including equipment-specific details and expenses.
  • Submit expenditures on time.
  • Work with the Maintenance Lead, FM, and Regional Director to manage the building equipment maintenance budget and seek cost-effective solutions that avoid disruptions to tenant operations.
  • Solicit and evaluate technical quotes for equipment repairs, maintenance, and upgrades, focusing on minimizing tenant disruptions.
  • Oversee technical vendors and contractors with specialized expertise in building equipment maintenance.
  • Hold vendors to technical standards that maintain equipment integrity and prevent tenant disruptions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Building Operator Certification or equivalent from an accredited institution 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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