General Maintainer

About the Role

CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local team delivers tailored hard-services facility management by handling core services in-house and coordinating with trusted soft-service partners. The team is built around strong downstream accountability, helping create a responsive and efficient service experience for clients. The platform also provides access to specialized services such as ESG support, security consulting, workplace strategy, and workplace experience.

As a General Maintainer, you will help keep small to medium-sized buildings, systems, and equipment in good working order. This role sits within Engineering and Technical Services, with a focus on preventive care, basic repairs, and reliable support for day-to-day building operations.

Key Duties

• Carry out light maintenance and upkeep tasks such as sweeping, general cleaning, painting, patching, garbage removal, and snow clearing.
• Complete routine preventive and demand-based maintenance activities, including recording service history when needed.
• Handle basic upkeep of doors and windows, including related hardware.
• Replace lamps and lighting components as required.
• Maintain building signage.
• Perform filter replacements.
• Check and repair interior and exterior areas such as walls and sidewalks.
• Repair and maintain concrete, precast, and cement surfaces.
• Inspect roofs for debris and report any damage found.
• Patch drywall and replace damaged floor or wall tiles.
• Support trades staff with light maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment when needed.
• Escalate unusual incidents, safety concerns, or abnormal conditions to a supervisor.
• Respond to basic tenant requests and emergency situations.
• Address comfort- or environment-related complaints when required.
• Monitor contractors and outside service providers to ensure they follow contract terms and company or industry standards.
• Contribute to the review of operating standards and related policies and procedures as needed.
• Work in line with occupational health and safety requirements and all other applicable codes.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of handyperson or similar maintenance experience.
• Strong customer service approach with the ability to respond to client requests professionally.
• Clear communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must already be authorized to work in Canada and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Join CBRE

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment, helping organizations and people succeed. The company emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service, and excellence. Employees have room to grow, contribute meaningfully, and shape their own career path.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay for this role can be up to $33 per hour, with final compensation depending on education, training, skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include a Group Retirement Program, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

CBRE states that it does not use artificial intelligence tools to make hiring decisions. Candidates are asked to disclose any use of AI during the application and interview process.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Assistance can be requested by email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or by phone at +1 866 388 4346 in Canada or +1 866 225 3099 in the U.S.