Building Maintenance Technician (Toronto)

Kipling Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

RRSP match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kipling Group is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician for a North York property. This full-time, on-site role requires participation in the on-call rotation and may involve after-hours work to meet client needs.

Key duties include HVAC operation, documentation, rounds, and coordinating with contractors. Relevant BAS, CMMS, and construction-drawing literacy are essential. Competitive compensation offered with benefits.

Qualifications

• BES I/II, BOC, or Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC) BOMI.
• 4 years’ experience in building repairs/operations.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings.
• Experience with state-of-the-art BAS, lighting control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and people management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and safe operation of HVAC equipment across the complex.
• Maintain documentation and assist the operations manager with new facility documents.
• Perform daily rounds and log readings.
• Escalate unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Oversee contractors/external service providers to ensure contract adherence.

Skills

Building maintenance

Problem solving

People management

Multi-tasking

Education

BES I/II or BOC or SMC BOMI

Tools

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview:

Since 2007, Kipling Group has been one of Canada’s largest Canadian-owned, independent, full-service property management firms. With more than 130 professionals, the company manages a diverse portfolio of over 190 properties, totalling 28 million square feet across major markets nationwide, including Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. Kipling provides integrated property management services across industrial, retail, office, and multi-family real estate, delivering disciplined operations, strong financial performance, and long-term asset value. Guided by a hands‑on approach and a commitment to trust, integrity, professionalism, and innovation, Kipling Group is a trusted partner managing your real estate investments.

Position summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Building Maintenance Technician for one of our North York properties.

The Building Maintenance Technician will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the facility and day-to-day operations. Moreover, you will build a strong rapport with the existing team and do your part in ensuring the client needs are met. This full-time position requires on-site presence and participation in the team’s on-call rotation. Due to the nature of the facility, this role involves working flexible shifts as some work may only be completed after hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all HVAC equipment throughout the Complex. Ensure high quality service is provided to tenants and client(s).
• Maintain the level of documentation and assist the operations manager in creating new documents for the facility.
• Performs daily rounds and log readings.
• Reviews and completes daily entries into the engineer’s log; investigates any issues
• Completes preventative/demand maintenance tasks and input histories into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed; reports required changes to the supervisor
• Starts-up/shutdowns of building infrastructure equipment
• Ensures maximum energy efficiency, inspects/operates/maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
• Performs repairs such as, but not limited to: minor repairs (mechanical, electrical, drywall repairs/patching, painting, doors, locks, plumbing, lights, drivers, ballasts, carpentry), replacing washers/faucets, clear sinks, toilets, and drains, clear grease traps/sumps, re-pack valves, replace pumps/motors, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
• Maintains fan/air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
• If applicable Conducts water treatment tests
• If applicable Conducts generator tests
• Troubleshoots/repairs all building infrastructure equipment
• Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Responds to tenant requests and emergencies
• Oversees work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
• Participates in meetings as required
• Assist other classifications/trades as required
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• BES I/II or Building Operator Certification (BOC) or Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC) BOMI.
• Experience Steam System will be an asset.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings.
• Alert and perceptive and able to resolve problems and emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and commitment to service excellence.
• Excellent people management skills.
• 4 years’ experience in building repairs/operations.
• Experience with state-of-the-art Building Automation Systems (BAS), lighting control systems.
• Experience with BBN.
• Experience with Water Treatment.
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as general scheduling software.
• Ability to learn and apply new information and technical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person