Maintenance Generalist - Toronto

Equans Services Canada & US; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Maintenance Generalist based in Toronto to respond to work orders and perform all regulatory and routine maintenance, ensuring consistent building performance. The role requires multi-tasking, problem-solving, and teamwork, with a focus on safety, efficiency and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial/office buildings, experience with HVAC and building automation, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in industrial/office buildings.
• Experience in Building Automation System; healthcare environment is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass background checks and security screenings.
• Mechanical, minor Plumbing experience; Carpentry, Painting-Drywall, Locksmithing and automatic door controls are assets.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance and building system work orders and perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and health, safety, and security procedures onsite.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with occupants, contractors and building operators for safe operation.
• Read and interpret drawings and control schematics; monitor meters and readings.
• Assist in testing fire protection equipment and systems and in fire drills.
• Maintain inventory and document services in the CMMS (QFM).
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and occupant concerns as required.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

MS Office skills

Electronic hand-held devices

Strong Customer Service Skills

Inspirational team skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Generalist, based in Toronto!

The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en

Summary

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Generalist will respond to all maintenance and building system work order requests and perform all regulatory and routine maintenance to ensure a consistent level of building performance. The Maintenance Generalist provide leadership and guidance in all areas and includes operational management, safety, efficiency and environmental standards. The ideal candidate must be organized and have proven capabilities of multi-tasking, problem solving, and prioritizing workloads. The candidate must be a team player, self-motivated and detailed oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with any and all applicable codes;
• Ensure all health, safety, and security procedures are adhered to onsite including areas of concern, are reported to the appropriate parties in a timely manner to limit exposure to liability and loss;
• Ensure the execution of all preventative maintenance tasks as prescribed on all equipment and systems;
• Work closely with occupants, contractors, and other building operators to ensure safe efficient building operation;
• Be familiar with all aspects of the building operations including but not limited to HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, (experience in Carpentry, Painting and Drywall, Locksmithing, Automatic Door Operators, would be beneficial for this role.) and other operating systems and equipment, are operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations;
• Conduct inspections/tests on all systems and related equipment;
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly required meter readings of all major equipment including but not limited to, air supply temperatures, water temperatures, pressure readings, water meter, gas meter and electrical meter. Document and report inspections for irregularities in readings to management;
• Assist in testing fire protection equipment and systems at recommended intervals for proper operation to meet legislative and P3 requirements to ensure customer and occupants safety, record inspections and findings;
• Assist in conducting required fire drills;
• Ensure service contractor and visitors are wearing site required PPE, adhering to site safety protocols and contractors are adequately supervised when on site;
• Respond to after hour emergencies as required;
• Respond to occupant concerns in a timely manner and assist in solving problems as required;
• Record and report services performed in Computerized Maintenance Management System (QFM);
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and implement solutions on air handlers, VAV boxes, and all associated pumps, controls and monitoring;
• Perform and complete all assigned duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision;
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks of all areas including interior, exterior, snow melt walkways, roof conditions and report findings;
• Maintain shop/equipment inventory, request replacement inventory as required;
• Responsibility for mechanical equipment orientation start up, monitoring, and efficient operation;
• Respond to complaints from clients, assign trade/operator as necessary;
• Read and interpret drawings and control schematics;
• Maintain an acceptable appearance while performing duties on site;
• Complete all other tasks required by immediate supervisor, including all seasonal building requirements and other tasks as instructed, including, but not limited to snow removal and minor landscaping requirements;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in Canada;
• Ability to pass all background checks and security screenings;
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Mechanical, minor Plumbing, experience;
• Experience and sound knowledge of Carpentry, Painting-Drywall, Locksmithing, and Automatic door Controls, would be an asset;
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in industrial/office buildings;
• Experience in complex building systems (Building Automation System);
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is an asset;
• Excellent initiative and troubleshooting skills required as well as good problem-solving skills;
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (QFM) preferred;
• Sound knowledge and operation and maintenance of all HVAC and boiler systems;
• Ability to Work at Heights; ladders, boom/scissor lifts and scaffolding;
• Ability to work in confined places;
• Valid Drivers license “G” Class with access to a reliable vehicle;
• Ability to provide a clear CIPC check.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong MS Office computer skills and knowledge of maintenance Information systems;
• Familiar with electronic hand-held devices (tablets, cellphones, etc.);
• Strong Customer Service Skills;
• Inspirational team skills and work ethic.

What Equans Offers You

• Group insurance;
• A group pension plan;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Equal employment opportunity

Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Pay rate: $33.85 per hour.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as resume screening or application filtration based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.