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Building Operator
Key Details
- full time Jobs
- 2+ years experience
Top Skills Required
Reading Drawings and SchematicsMechanical Systems MaintenanceContractor Oversight +13 more
Top Benefits
Description
Building Operator
Job ID
298691
Posted
13-Oct-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Mississauga - Ontario - Canada
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 Building Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, building systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:
- Respond to tenant requests and emergencies
- Perform daily rounds and log readings
- Review and complete daily entries into engineer's log
- Complete preventive/demand maintenance tasks; input histories if required
- Start-up/shutdown major building equipment
- 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.)
- Complete filter changes
- Perform minor repairs: replace washers/faucets; clear sinks, toilets and drains; clear grease traps/sumps; re-pack valves; replace pumps/motors; reset breakers, etc.
- Complete belt inspection/replacement
- Maintain/align fan/air handling units
- Complete general mechanical/maintenance duties
- Troubleshoot/repair building automation system
- Monitor work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to company/industry standards
- Participate in review of operating policies/procedures as required
- Complete maintenance of metal/plastic pipe systems
- Conduct chemical treatment tests
- Work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable codes
- Escalate unusual events/occurrences to supervisor
What you’ll need
- BES I Certificate; or 4thclass Operating Engineer; or provincial trades certification of qualification
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of facilities
- Proven computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Building Automation System (BAS)
- Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value 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.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary being offered for this role is up to $33.00 per hour. The compensation provided to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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 job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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 and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 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, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Job Details
- Job Type
- full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
Required Skills
Reading Drawings and SchematicsMechanical Systems MaintenanceContractor OversightTeamworkOccupational Health and Safety ComplianceComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsElectrical Systems MaintenanceMicrosoft OfficePreventive MaintenanceCommunicationEnergy EfficiencyPipe System MaintenanceBuilding Systems Troubleshooting and RepairBuilding Automation SystemsChemical Treatment TestingFacilities Operations and Maintenance
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