Union Maintenance Mechanic

CBRE Group, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to handle day-to-day building operations and maintenance for a facility or portfolio of small to medium buildings.

You will perform semi-skilled trades, maintain the building automation system (BAS), pursue energy conservation measures, coordinate with operators and contractors, and respond to client requests and emergencies. The role includes PM oversight, safety compliance, and after-hours on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) and ESC automation.
• Ability to coordinate with operators and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facilities and equipment.
• Oversee preventive maintenance program and ensure PM tasks.
• Monitor and operate building automation system (BAS) and energy measures.
• Coordinate with contractors and on-site staff to ensure quality work.
• Respond to client requests and emergencies.
• Ensure safety policies and procedure compliance.

Skills

Building maintenance

Building automation BAS

Energy efficiency

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in‑Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.

This position is responsible for performing semi‑skilled work in a variety of the building maintenance trades in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for the maintenance, tuning strategies, and upgrades associated with the building automation system (BAS). This position will require extensive knowledge of the ESC automation, IntelliWeb and will be responsible for implementing and maintain energy conservation measures and optimization in coordination with ESC and EPL.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide coordination, instruction and guidance to Building Operators and other classifications/trades.
• Respond to client requests and emergencies.
• Oversight of Preventative Maintenance Program including Weekly scheduling of all PPM tasks, Quality control checks on predetermined amount of PPM for the purpose of staff monitoring and assist with reporting of PPM related items for the monthly Performance Monitoring Report.
• Review Demand Requisition tasks and perform Quality control checks on completed daily tasks.
• Ensure all PM’s required by Code are incorporated into CMMS.
• Work with all staff to monitor daily task completion and monitor task completion to avoid Service Failure situations.
• Participate in and/or facilitate staff meetings as required.
• Oversight of Purchasing practices.
• Seek out cost saving measures (i.e., alternative contractors for PM work, etc.).
• Assist and develop on site business operations.
• Identify, document and manage Lifecycle repairs and budgets.
• Assist with Start-up/shutdown of building equipment.
• Assist with ensuring maximum energy efficiency, inspect/operate/maintain and repair mechanical/ electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.).
• Identify materials/services required for operation of facility.
• Troubleshoot/repair building automation system and building infrastructure equipment.
• Monitor, schedule and audit work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to company/industry/infection control standards.
• Participate in review of operating policies/procedures as required.
• Work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable codes.
• Escalate unusual events/occurrences to supervisor.
• Direct building operation; identify problem areas; develop/initiate corrective action.
• Review reports on problems encountered; provide feedback on action taken.
• Audit work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to company/industry standards.
• Perform daily rounds and log readings, as required.
• Perform general building maintenance/repairs (e.g., lighting, door repairs, fan/air handling units, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements, etc.).
• Assist other classifications/trades as required.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is required to work a regular shift rotation which will include evenings, and may include weekends and holidays.
• Overtime and on-call work as required which will require participation in the after-hours emergency response on call program.