Building Technician

  • Cochrane
  • Bgis

ABOUT US

OUR CULTURE

At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars:

  • Culture of Care :We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
  • High Performing Teams :We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
  • Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability :We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.

SUMMARY

The Building Technician is responsible for operating the facility including, but not limited to mechanical other supporting systems; performing structured inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services on facility mechanical equipment and other systems. The person in this role is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.

Opportunities for Development : At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people - offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles - some include:

  • On Account & expanded Operational roles
  • Facility Management Office roles to support accounts Project Management roles support projects KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance

  • Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.
  • Take ownership of safety measures relates to building equipment, ensuring the secure operation of critical systems.

Technical Leader and Oversight :

  • Performs regular facility, mechanical and other equipment and systems monitoring inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained.
  • Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and other systems.
  • Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
  • Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.
  • Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
  • Assume technical leadership in maintaining and optimizing building equipment to prevent disruptions to tenant operations.
  • Ensure peak performance of critical building equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, through continuous technical monitoring and maintenance supporting 24/7 operations.

Visibility in Sites :

  • Establish a strong technical presence at facility sites, particularly focusing on critical building equipment areas.
  • Cultivate technical relationships with on-site personnel, emphasizing the importance of equipment reliability and technical response to equipment issues.

Inspection Management :

  • Performs work in accordance to established processes and practices.
  • Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs for mechanical, electrical and other equipment system monitoring and inspection.
  • Execute comprehensive technical inspections of building equipment, focusing on critical systems that directly impact tenant operations.
  • Document and analyze technical findings, prioritizing equipment-related repairs and upgrades.
  • Execute and maintain a meticulous technical inspection checklist and database specific to building equipment.

Occupant Experience :

  • Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered.
  • Enhance the tenant experience by prioritizing the reliability and technical functionality of building equipment.
  • Collaborate with facility management to ensure seamless equipment operation and mínimal tenant disruptions.

Proactive Communication and Escalation :

  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
  • Communicate technical information effectively, with a focus on building equipment, to internal teams and external vendors.
  • Escalate critical equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and tenant disruptions.
  • Maintain open and technical communication channels with stakeholders, emphasizing equipment status and maintenance u