Building Maintenance Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Surrey, BC is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain designated facilities, including single buildings or portfolios. The role involves rotating shifts, on-call emergencies, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.

The Building Operator supports safety plans, maintains equipment, responds to Help Desk requests, and coordinates with third parties while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with service

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket.
• 1+ years building operation or stationary engineer experience.
• Fall Protection & MEWP tickets preferred.
• Experience with electrical, fire alarm and mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain CPIC clearance.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts (days, afternoons, evenings and weekends).
• BC trade qualification preferred.
• Experience with automated building systems and CMMS.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem solving.
• Knowledge of safety codes and accident investigation.
• Proactive, independent and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Respond to help desk calls and prioritize work with lead hand.
• Maintain tools and equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Follow safety practices and company standards.
• Complete reports and paperwork within deadlines.
• Plan and document maintenance per contractual guidelines.
• Support monthly generator maintenance and third-party testing.
• Interact with data room and building management systems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and effective communications.

Skills

High School Diploma

4th Class Power Engineering

1+ years building operation

Fall Protection

MEWP tickets

Electrical systems

Fire alarm systems

HVAC & Plumbing

Driver's license

CPIC clearance

Rotational shifts

BC trade qualification

Automated systems experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety codes knowledge

Team player

MS Office

CMMS

Education

BC trade qualification (mechanical or building trade)

Tools

CMMS

Aerial work platform (AWP) certification

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

The Building Operator takes direction from the Building Operator Lead Hand and is responsible for operation and maintenance functions within designated facilities that include single buildings or a portfolio of buildings within judicial institutions. The Building Operator performs a wide variety of maintenance, repair, minor alterations and service functions, operates and maintains designated buildings and related equipment, handles major emergencies, maximizes predictive and preventative maintenance activities. The Building Operator will be required to work rotating shifts and be on-call for emergency call out as required.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to all calls as directed by the Help Desk, Facility Manager or designate and/or Building Operator Lead Hand.




• Prioritize activities to complete work as scheduled and in a timely manner and refer major problems, either mechanical, technical or customer relations to lead hand for assistance.




• Maintain all service tools and equipment in good working condition and arrange for repair or replacement as required.




• Follow safe work practices and ensure work is performed in accordance with Customers and Contractor work standards.




• Complete reports and paperwork within required timelines.




• Follow safety guidelines and actively lead in establishing safe work plans.




• Plan and document maintenance and repair activity as per contractual requirements and relevant guidelines.




• Customer relationship management and satisfaction.

Maintain and repair the following systems but not limited to:

1. General break downs on mechanical (plumbing, HVAC) electrical and structural systems.

2. Monthly visual Inspection and coordinate 3rd party annual testing of fire dampers, fire system interface, fans (toilet, kitchen, car park exhaust, specialist supply and return).

3. Low level Mechanical repairs to kitchen equipment (excluding specialized equipment such as microwave).

4. Low level mechanical repairs and maintenance to cool rooms and fridges (excluding specialized requirements such as re gassing).

5. Low level fire system works (isolation for works).

6. Low level maintenance of data room systems (excluding proprietary manufacturer’s requirements).

7. Support for monthly generator maintenance and coordinate 3rd party annual load testing (attendance of testing and witnessing required change over).

8. Low level BMS interaction (adjusting set points, printing reports and isolation).

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• High School diploma or GED.




• 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket.




• 1+ years building operation or stationary engineer experience.




• Fall Protection & MEWP tickets preferred.




• Experience with electrical, fire alarm and mechanical (plumbing, piping, HVAC) systems.




• Valid driver’s license.




• Ability to obtain and maintain CPIC clearance in accordance with client requirements.




• Flexibility to work rotational shifts (days, afternoons, evenings and weekends)




• BC trade qualification in mechanical or other building trade (electrical or plumbing) preferred.




• Previous work experience with automated systems.




• Mechanically inclined and possess an aptitude for minor building and systems repairs.




• Strong knowledge of work protection codes and accident investigation.




• Achievement oriented and resourceful to meet service delivery goals.




• Independent worker / self-starter with a hands on/task oriented focus.




• Effective team player with excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).




• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).




• Proficiency in use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).




• Certified in the use of aerial work platform equipment.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $28.82 - $33.25 CAD HourlyHourly - Hourly Plan, 33.91 CAD Hourly

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / …

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Cushman & Wakefield s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi. Notre objectif est d'offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d'obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l'offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d'accéder à toute autre mesure d'adaptation au cours du processus d'embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [e-mail]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.

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