Building Operator

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Edmonton - Alberta - 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. You are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily rounds and log readings
• Review and complete daily entries into engineer's log; investigate any issues
• Complete preventative / demand maintenance tasks and input histories into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed; report required changes to supervisor
• Start‑up / shut‑downs building infrastructure equipment
• Ensure maximum energy efficiency, inspect / operate / maintain and repair mechanical / electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
• Perform repairs such as replace washers / faucets, clear sinks, toilets and drains, clear grease traps / sumps, re‑pack valves, replace pumps / motors, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
• Maintain fan / air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
• Conduct water treatment tests
• Conduct generator tests
• Troubleshoot / repair all building infrastructure equipment
• Escalate unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Respond to tenant requests and emergencies
• Oversee work of contractors / external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company / industry standards
• Participate in meetings as required
• Pump teardown / minor repairs / alignment
• Perform general building maintenance / repairs (i.e., painting, drywall, grounds maintenance)
• Assist other classifications / trades as required
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

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.

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 individuals 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 +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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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