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. As a CBRE Building Operator (Critical workplace), 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.

Perform daily rounds and record readings for all major equipment including but not limited to temperatures, pressures, electrical readings, etc. Complete preventive/demand maintenance tasks including but not limited to chemical treatment maintenance, filter changes, belt replacement, lubrications, cleaning of utility rooms, maintenance of fire prevention systems, testing and inspecting equipment for proper operation and input histories if required. Start-up/shutdown major building equipment as required or directed.

Inspect, operate, maintain and repair mechanical/electrical systems including but not limited to boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, life safety system, etc., Monitor electrical power distribution system and building automation system and respond to alarms expeditiously and methodically. Mitigate risk to raised floor operation by reacting to abnormal incidents, managing service support and communicating details to supervisor and client. Be familiar with the data centre systems, equipment and control schemes.

Complete any duties as requested by the client's Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimize risk to raised floor operation.



Receive and verify shipments and maintain inventory of spares, consumables and tools. Maintain a concise control document record of all procedures carried out, inventory of paper forms and control documents providing a concise record of procedures carried out.

Assist other contractors/trades as required. Maintain a clean work environment. 4th class Operating Engineer qualification is an asset Minimum 2 - 5 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) Willingness to work in shifts, work on weekends, and be on-call. 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 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 $70,000 per year (base pay + shift premiums).

Group Retirement

Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.

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📌 Building Operator (Critical Environment) (Toronto)
🏢 CBRE
📍 Toronto