Building Maintenance Technician (Contract)

BGIS; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Technician III for a full-time, on-site position in Surrey, BC. This role involves preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems within a facility. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in facility operations and maintenance.
• Power Engineer Certification and Facilities Technician Certification are assets.
• Knowledge of fire, life safety, building codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment.
• Conduct facility inspections and monitor mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with facility-related projects and maintain tools.

Skills

Facility operations and maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Client-service orientation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma plus trades training and certification

Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Technician III is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems for the designated facility.

Please note, this opportunity is for a full-time and on-site position located in Surrey, BC. This opportunity is currently a full-time contract anticipated to be between 6 months and 1 year in length.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspection and Maintenance

• 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 facilities are maintained.
• Inspects assigned facilities by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests
• Ensures work completed meets quality and contract response requirements
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliant with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements

Records and Reporting

• Records resolution data within service maintenance management database.
• Receives, tracks, monitors and reports status of maintenance and repair work within service maintenance management database. Initiates documents to authorize or obtain formal approval of work required.
• Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained.
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis

Asset Management

• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required

Other

• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Requirements

• Must be able and willing available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise.
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 1-3 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience
• High school diploma plus trades training and 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. 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

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation:

• Power Engineer Certification is an asset
• Facilities Technician Certification is an asset
• Systems Maintenance Technician through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) is an asset
• Systems Maintenance Administrator through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) is an asset

In addition:

• Must meet security clearance requirements

This is a temporary, full-time position with a salary range of $29.13 - 34.27 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

Please note, this opportunity is for a full-time and on-site position located in Surrey, BC. This opportunity is currently a full-time contract anticipated to be between 6 months and 1 year in length.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.