Building Services Supervisor

CBRE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate firm is looking for a Building Services Supervisor in Calgary, Alberta. Responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, the chosen candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring safety, quality standards, and efficient scheduling. The role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with a minimum of 4-5 years in a related environment. The company prides itself on a collaborative culture, encouraging diversity and innovative solutions. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to analyze information and apply reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train Building Services technicians.
• Inspect facilities and communicate issues effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Building Services Supervisor

About The Role

As a CBRE Building Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the team responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks at various sites are performed on time, and safely.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function, and you will provide support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, supervise, and train Building Services technicians. Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work.

• Inspect facilities periodically and communicate building concerns and issues to the Building Services and Property Management teams.

• Confirm all areas are kept clean and achieve KPI, GMP, and schedule guidelines.

• Ensure all department equipment is cleaned, stored, and kept in working order. Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.

• Assist with coordinating and overseeing repairs and maintenance projects for the department, ensuring projects are completed to a high‑quality standard and within budgets.

• Assign all work orders and make sure they are responded to quickly and efficiently.

• Implement safe working practices through Health & Safety standards.

• Drive the team to follow quality standards and health and safety regulations.

• Apply in‑depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to carry out complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach others and share in‑depth knowledge of your own discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your team and other related teams.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4‑5 years of job‑related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred.

• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

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. CBRE is dynamic, forward‑thinking, and creates significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on respect, integrity, service, and excellence, and we value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets.

Our Values in Hiring

CBRE is 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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

CBRE values human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in the job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affibative Action Employer

Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans.