Union Building Operator

Union Building Operator

Job ID

256998

Posted

23-Jan-2026

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Toronto - Ontario - Canada

About the Role:

As a Union Building Operator, you will be responsible to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems for an assigned property.

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:

• Attend tenant calls primarily relating to Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), but may also include anything related to mechanical or electrical issues & answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Inspect and maintain all mechanical equipment and the reporting of any operational or mechanical deficiencies for repair, including taking equipment temperature and pressure readings.
• Monitors and operates building environmental systems to always ensure proper operation including troubleshooting and programming of automation system controls
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, etc.
• Perform maintenance functions including but not limited to, water treatment, filter replacements, light bulb replacement, belt replacement, painting, draining & filling of various systems for repair or modification.
• Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the property.
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling towers, all motors, electrical rooms, back-up generators, fire pumps, sump and ejector pumps.
• Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage.
• Document and report activities to supervisor.
• Monitor and test Life Safety systems to ensure that all equipment is fully functional and in good operational order.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.
• Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled.
• Take manual meter readings monthly to record and document consumption of utilities by tenants and building systems.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.·
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values. Foster a collaborative environment to achieve agreement through consensus.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Journeyman or EPA Universal License required.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Must have experience with Deep Lake cooling system.
• Must understand the Operation and Maintenance routine of HVAC and Life Safety equipment, as well as Chemical Water Treatment theories and practices.
• Must have basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot control circuits and electrical problems.
• Must be able to work with power tools and possess a hands-on mechanical skill set.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must have the ability to use multitude of App software and continue to evolve as software upgrades.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Building Operator position is $39.31 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale

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 or via telephone at Via telephone at Canada) and U.S.)