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Maintenance Team Lead

@ BGIS

Whitby, Ontario

$54k–$68k/yrFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

BGIS is hiring a Maintenance Team Lead for a full-time role overseeing Technicians who deliver preventative and corrective maintenance and routine services at assigned facilities. The work covers building mechanical and electrical systems, work order records, compliance with safety and building codes, and shift, on-call and emergency callouts. The posted salary range is $54,185 to $67,732 per year.

Pay:

$54,185–$67,732 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coach a team of maintenance technicians
  • Assign, prioritize and monitor work progress
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on building systems
  • Maintain work order records in the service management database
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety and fire protection requirements

Requirements summary:

  • 5 years of facility operations and maintenance experience
  • Previous people leadership experience preferred
  • High school diploma plus trades training and certification
  • Journeyman or other listed trades licence
  • Ability to work shifts, on-call and emergency callouts

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud

Employer posting date
2025-08-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPower Engineering 3rd or 4th Class, Building Operator Certification, Gasfitter I or II, Systems Maintenance Administration Certification
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for overseeing a team of Technicians in the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services for assigned facilities. The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the execution of activities performed by Technicians to ensure that work is performed in accordance to established processes and practices and is in compliant with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection. In addition to people leadership responsibilities, the Maintenance Team Leader also performs and delivers preventative and corrective maintenance as well as routine and on-demand services.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Leadership

  • Leads a team of individual contributors
  • Assigns, prioritizes and monitors work progress
  • Monitors execution of activities and performance to ensure timely completion and adherence to all requirements including but not limited to operating procedures and practices, quality, performance and contract response requirements
  • Guides, coaches and trains direct reports
  • Provides input for performance review

Leads the delivery of as well as performs the following:

  • Oversees and monitors the activities and performance of Technicians within assigned facility. Ensures that activities are performed in accordance to established processes as well as internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection
  • Oversees the proper application and execution of processes and practices to ensure achievement of and adherence to all requirements
  • Oversees and performs regular facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring and inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained. Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair
  • Oversees and monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and system monitoring and inspection
  • Oversees and maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
  • Oversees and responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
  • Oversees the maintenance of as well as maintains work order records within service management maintenance database. Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required
  • Coordinates and assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained
  • Coordinates and participates in facility-related projects
  • Oversees and maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required. Submits all expenditures on a timely basis
  • Provides, participates and supports training, safety meetings, operational meetings, toolbox talks, etc.
  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency callouts as they arise
  • Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Requirements

  • Must be able to work shifts, be on-call and be available to respond to emergencies
  • Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • 5 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience
  • Previous people leadership experience, preferred
  • High school diploma plus trades training and certification
  • Ability to lead a team of individuals
  • Highly advanced ability to adhere to processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
  • Highly advanced ability to maintain and repair building mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
  • Highly advanced building mechanical and electrical equipment and system troubleshooting and resolution skills
  • Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards
  • Possesses a high level of environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner
  • Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
  • Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following:​

  • Journeyman level Refrigeration license
  • Journeyman level Electrical license
  • Journeyman level Plumbing license
  • Power Engineering 3rd Class or 4th Class
  • Building Operator Certification
  • Gasfitter I or II
  • Systems Maintenance Administration Certification considered an asset

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy.

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