Union Building Automation System Technician

Union Building Automation System Technician

Job ID

257029

Posted

22-Jan-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

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 Building Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components of 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:

• Perform HVAC Control systems programming, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and preventative maintenance as it is related to mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components
• Troubleshoot/repair and calibrate building automation system components including but not limited to: actuators (pneumatic and electrical), controllers, VFDs, various sensors and related field devices
• Perform point to point verification
• PID tuning including completion of final critical adjustments, calibration and commissioning reports on systems following installation, preliminary set up and system tuning.
• Experience with varied BAS software/hardware such as but not limited to MetaSys, AutomatedLogic, EnteliWEB, Insight and Modern Niagara Building Controls
• Ability to complete graphics creation database management (HMI)
• Complete preventive/demand maintenance tasks; input histories if required
• Respond to tenant requests and emergencies
• Provide system repair recommendations and assist in development of recommended system improvements to client.
• Work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable codes
• Knowledge of system architecture, gateways, devices and operations as well as applicable database items needed for basic maintenance and calibration
• Publish critical reporting to the team or client including monthly performance and results, corrective actions
• Design solutions to prevent reoccurring problems
• Participate in review of operating policies/procedures, proposals, projects as required
• Ability to understand, alter and recommend continuous improvement strategies for all sequences of operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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.

What You'll Need:

• Requires 2-3 years of college or technical school (electrical, mechanical, or control engineering) or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience
• 3+ years of direct experience working with Building Automation Systems (Candidates with less experience will also be considered)
• 3 years of experience maintaining BAS, RTU, AHU, Boilers, VAV, CAV, dampers, fan speeds
• Experience in creating/altering and troubleshooting BAS programming in the field
• Experience in facilities maintenance in commercial setting will be considered an asset.
• Commissioning and start-ups, project management, estimates, negotiation and scheduling
• Communication Protocols: BACnet, LON, Modbus, TCP/IP, SMTP, etc.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sequence, and applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
• 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary being offered for the Building Automation Systems Technician role is up to $84,350 annually. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, q

ualifications,

and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.

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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