Full-Time

General Repair Technician 3

Posted on 9/23/2025

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

On-site in Toronto, Ontario; on-call/shift work required.

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Requirements
  • High school diploma plus trades training and/or certification or licensing
  • Minimum 3 years’ 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
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and other building systems and equipment
  • Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset
  • Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
  • Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems
  • Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
  • Mentoring skills required to support lower level technician’s development
  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
  • Must strictly adhere to Health and Safety policies including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment
  • Must be capable of obtaining appropriate security clearance
  • Knowledge and understanding of HVAC Systems
  • Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation (one of the following bullet points) Building Operator Certification or equivalent through an accredited institution required
Responsibilities
  • Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated byBGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law
  • Take ownership of safety measures relates to building equipment, ensuring the secure operation of critical systems
  • Performs regular facility, mechanical and other equipment and systems monitoring inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained
  • Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and other systems
  • Participates in and assists with facility-related projects
  • Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair
  • Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required
  • Assume technical leadership in maintaining and optimizing building equipment to prevent disruptions to tenant operations
  • Ensure peak performance of critical building equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, through continuous technical monitoring and maintenance supporting 24/7 operations
  • Establish a strong technical presence at facility sites, particularly focusing on critical building equipment areas
  • Cultivate technical relationships with on-site personnel, emphasizing the importance of equipment reliability and technical response to equipment issues
  • Perform work in accordance to established processes and practices
  • Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs for mechanical, electrical and other equipment system monitoring and inspection
  • Execute comprehensive technical inspections of building equipment, focusing on critical systems that directly impact tenant operations
  • Document and analyze technical findings, prioritizing equipment-related repairs and upgrades
  • Execute and maintain a meticulous technical inspection checklist and database specific to building equipment
  • Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered
  • Enhance the tenant experience by prioritizing the reliability and technical functionality of building equipment
  • Collaborate with facility management to ensure seamless equipment operation and minimal tenant disruptions
  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
  • Communicate technical information effectively, with a focus on building equipment, to internal teams and external vendors
  • Escalate critical equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and tenant disruptions
  • Maintain open and technical communication channels with stakeholders, emphasizing equipment status and maintenance updates
  • Manages work order life cycle in partnership with the Central Work Order Management Team progressing the work form dispatched through to completion and records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response and all other requirements
  • In partnership with the BGIS CMMS Team, Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documents are maintained
  • Ensures the way work is performed is following corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements
  • Prioritize technical work orders related to building equipment to minimize business disruptions for tenants
  • Efficiently coordinate technical assignments and oversee the timely completion of equipment-related tasks
  • Maintain thorough records of technical work order history, including equipment-specific details and expenses
  • Submits all expenditures on a timely basis
  • In partnership with the Maintenance Lead, FM, and Regional Director, manage the budget for building equipment maintenance, seeking cost-effective solutions to ensure tenant operations are unaffected
  • Solicit and evaluate technical quotes for equipment repairs, maintenance, and upgrades, with a strong focus on minimizing tenant disruptions
  • Oversee technical vendors and contractors with specialized expertise in building equipment maintenance
  • Hold vendors to high technical standards, emphasizing the importance of maintaining equipment integrity to prevent tenant disruptions
Desired Qualifications
  • None

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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