Lead Building Operator - Borden
CBRE
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Barrie, ON
Contract type: Full time

Barrie - 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 Senior 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
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.
This role pays up to $75,000 per year.
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.
Find out more
Service line: GWS Segment
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 Senior 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
- Overall responsibility for day-to-day service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement ( maintaining quality and safety requirements); and customer service excellence within service delivery team.
- Work closely with/manages Operating Engineers and General Maintainers on day-to-day deliverables.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to employees in safe practices/procedures.
- Self-perform/administer through staff: maintenance and operations including but not limited to preventative/corrective/demand maintenance; inspections/tours of equipment, systems, and areas; and task/work plan documentation including CMMS
- Respond to emergency calls when directed.
- Familiar with all aspects of plant/building operations including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and ensures systems operated safely/efficiently.
- Conduct inspections on mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and related equipment including water treatment, boilers, heat pumps, roof top units, air conditions, etc., as per work plan and completes appropriate record logs.
- Take readings/reviews major equipment readings either directly or through Building Automation System (BAS) including mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and related equipment.
- Supervise/carry out preventative maintenance tasks as prescribed on equipment/systems.
- Complete repairs/maintenance as required including belts, pulleys, filters, etc.
- Respond to client/tenant concerns in a timely manner and applies engineering principles/problem solving techniques to evaluate/resolve operating issues as required .
- Ensure work/equipment areas are maintained in a clean/safe/professional manner.
- Coordinate and schedules equipment maintenance/repair/replacement with appropriate subcontractor .
- Recommend equipment upgrades to improve reliability/efficiency.
- Ensure job functions are performed safely/healthy, abiding by and in accordance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/ regulations.
- Demonstrate ongoing, continuous learning; maintain knowledge of current trends/technological advancements in field, including up to date knowledge of bylaws, codes, regulations, and standards.
- In collaboration with the next level of management, define skill and competency gap and creates/implements personal/career development plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- 5+ years of experience in the operation and maintenance of facilities
- 4 th class Operating Engineering certificate; or BES 1 and 2 certifications are an asset
- 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
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.
This role pays up to $75,000 per year.
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.
Find out more
Service line: GWS Segment
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