Building Maintenance Engineer

Building Maintenance Engineer

The Building Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems. The Building Maintenance Engineer is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.

At this position level:

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
• Plumbing license or Journeyman certification
• Gasfitter II
• Trades certification or license in one or more of the following - required:
• Refrigeration license, in progress as an apprentice
• Electrical license, in progress as an apprentice
• Plumbing license, in progress as an apprentice
• Power Engineering 4th Class
• Gasfitter II
• Building Operator Certification through an accredited institution

Key duties and responsibilities:

• 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, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring and inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained.
• Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.
• Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and system monitoring and inspection
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
• 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.
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.
• 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
• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through mannerin which work is performed and services delivered.
• Other duties as assigned

Work requirements:

• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise.
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment.
• Maintains and repairs building mechanical systems. Operates a Corporate vehicle, various tools and test equipment. Maintains and updates files, records, permits, logs, reports and ensures safekeeping of materials and supplies

Education, job-related years of experience & qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High school completion plus a specialized technical or business course
• Job-related Experience: More than one year up to three years
• Knowledge & Skills: More than 2 years up to 4 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience
• High school diploma plus trades training, certification or licensing
• Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
• Strong building mechanical and electrical equipment and system troubleshooting and resolution skills
• Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards
• Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Strong 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
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Work well independently and be a team player
• Consistently present and maintain a positive and professional image

Licenses and/or professional accreditation:

• One or more of the following:
• Refrigeration license, in progress as an apprentice
• Electrical license, in progress as an apprentice
• Plumbing license, in progress as an apprentice
• Power Engineering 4th Class
• Gasfitter B
• Building Operator Certification through an accredited institution
• Demonstrates an interest in completing, working towards or completed one or more of the following - preferred:
• Facilities Technician Certification
• Systems Maintenance Technician through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI)
• Systems Maintenance Administrator through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI)
• In addition:
• The successful candidate will be required to attain and maintain a valid and active RCMP security clearance.
• Valid drivers' license

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our values in hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.