Maintenance Assistant

Toronto - 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 Maintenance Assistant /General Maintainer , 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 light duties: sweeping, general cleaning, painting/patching, garbage removal, snow removal, etc.
• Perform plumbing and electrical work and repair.
• Completes basic preventive/demand maintenance tasks; input histories if required
• Completes general maintenance of door/window hardware
• Re-lamps as required
• Maintains signage
• Complete filter changes
• Inspects/repairs interior/exterior elements i.e., walls, sidewalks, etc.
• Maintains/repairs concrete precast/cement
• Inspects roof for debris; reports damage
• Repairs drywall/tiles (floor and wall)
• Assists trade as required with light maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment
• Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Responds to basic tenant requests and emergencies
• Respond to environmental/comfort complaints if required
• Monitors work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
• Participates in reviewing of operating standards, policies/procedures as required
• Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable codes
• Maintain a clean work environment

What you'll need

• Prior experience in electrical and plumbing repairs is preferred.
• Previous handyperson experience is an asset.
• You should have excellent customer service skills in ensuring client requests are responded to professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 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.)

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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GWS Segment