Building Operator (3-month contract)
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Building Operator (3-month contract)
Job ID
223937
Posted
16-Jun-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Vancouver - British Columbia - 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 (contract), 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:
- Performs daily rounds and log readings
- Completes preventative/demand maintenance tasks and input histories into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed; report required changes to supervisor
- Ensures maximum energy efficiency, inspects/operates/maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including HVAC equipment, pumps, etc.)
- Performs repairs such as: replace washers/faucets, clear sinks, toilets and drains, replace pumps, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
- Maintains fan/air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
- Conducts water treatment tests
- Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
- Responds to tenant requests and emergencies
- Participates in reviewing of operating standards, policies/procedures as required
- Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable codes
- Oversees work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
- Participates in meetings as required
- Perform general building maintenance/repairs (i.e., painting, drywall, tiling)
- Assist other classifications/trades as required
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance and operations
- Demonstrated capabilities re: accountability, judgement, decision-making, problem solving, etc.;
- Proven ability to effectively interact with clients, tenants, management and staff;
- Willingness to work in various shifts (morning and afternoon), and to be available on-call;
- 4th or 5th class Operating Engineer; or provincial trades certification of qualification is an asset
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Why CBRE?
We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary being offered for the Building Operator position is $33 hourly. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com 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.
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