hvac technician

facilities engineer

hvac installer

mobile technician

human resources manager

BGIS

I worked at BGIS for about 3 years in one of their P3 sites. Based on the site I worked at, I would not recommend the company as an employer. I have spoken to other techs at different sites who love working for BGIS. They claim to offer career advancement but when asked the answer was always no. If you're competent at your job then they don't want to have to replace you. BGIS proclaimed they believe in education and offered bursaries but I was rejected on 2 occasions. Middle management are nothing more than "yes" people.

I had 2 major reasons for quitting my position. 
The first reason for leaving was my coworkers (I use that term very loosely). They wouldn't do anything asked of them and would pass off their work to others. They were quick to blame and point the finger when something broke down. Their favorite quote was "not my job" even if asking for help. There are many incidents but I don't have all day to type. Which brings me to my second reason for leaving, my manager. I've worked in many buildings and for many different managers and I must say this one was by far the worst manager I've dealt with. He was unqualified to manage, had no idea on how 
building systems functioned, didn't trust anyone, was confrontational with staff and customers alike,  and lastly would use promises of career advancement to motivate. If I could rate Job Security/Advancement and Management 0 stars I would. 1 star was too generous.

•	Support the creation, review, and approval of critical environment procedures.
•	Oversee Computerized Maintenance Management System usage and reporting.
•	Supervise contractors.
•	Ensure adherence to Brookfield GIS Safety Policy and Procedures.
•	Back-up the Critical Facility Manager as point of contact for clients and project teams.
•	Maintain positive and professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
•	Respond to customer requests for service.
•	Resolve maintenance issues.
•	Oversight of CFE daily, weekly, and monthly work order assignments.
•	Reviews equipment data for potential improvements, monitors systems data for abnormal trends, and suggests adjustments.
•	Manages the development of new projects.
•	Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades.
•	Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs.
•	Solicit proposals for outsourced work.
•	Work with vendors and contractors to ensure their work meets Brookfield GIS and Client standards.
•	Perform all maintenance to ensure the highest level of efficiency without disruption to the business.
•	Accurate and timely completion of work order requests.
•	Escalate issues to Critical Environment Facility Manager as needed.

Disorganized, discouraging, and disappointing
This was one of the most frustrating work experiences I’ve had. From the beginning, it was clear that favoritism plays a big role in how decisions are made. Promotions and recognition seem based more on who you know than how well you perform. It’s very difficult to succeed if you’re not part of the "in" crowd.
Management often lacks professionalism and consistency. There’s little accountability, and poor performance is overlooked—while others who show up, do their jobs, and follow the rules are ignored or even pushed out.
The work culture is unwelcoming and cliquey, making it hard to feel like part of a team. Communication is lacking, expectations constantly shift, and feedback is rarely constructive.
Although the pay might seem attractive at first, it doesn’t make up for the stress and frustration that come with the job. If you’re looking for a stable, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, you may want to look elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The traveling and learning more stuff about chargers

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was literally no help from most of the management teams  and trying to get your perdeim and other stuff you literally had to beg every week to get your perdeim and it was low

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was great if you get a good helper because 90 percent of the jobs were just a two man crew and I had a wonderful helper but some guys got stuck with some really bad help and you are with that person the whole time you are out even sharing rooms they are in to making money for them not you

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Great you literally was in a different place every two or three days just office folks would give problems

Between being hired under false pretenses and being lied to by the talent acquisition manager and the constant issues with CMMS at the BGIS level, this place will make you a very frustrated and angry individual. Management is not supportive, technicians are expected to go above and beyond when management sits on their behinds and bark orders.  

They set unrealistic expectations to impress a client that does not appreciate our business and has openly stated that they prefer a different third-party company within the metro area. There is no winning here.  Only confusion, dejection, and frustration await you. 

This company has managers in place that do not understand the industry nor the role. You would do well to stay far away if you value your home, life, and your peace of mind.



What is the best part of working at the company?
The working environment was clean the documentation was thorough. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The Chief engineer was good to work for full of knowledge. The program manager was a know it all that didn't know much adding stress to everyday task with just his input.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is good the culture leaves a lot to be desired. There is definitely a morale problem that all stem from the same issue.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
PM's, deliveries, projects, reports.

BGIS had great pay and benefits that would be difficult to compete against. That is where the pros stop. You can do the absolute minimum for years and build a career centered around apathy and work avoidance.
However, if you have integrity and a strong work ethic, you may drive yourself crazy. Coworkers will sleep on the job, leave jobsite for hours, and write off maintenance. Manager's provide little to no oversight, accountability,and may occasionally ask you you to perform maintenance contrary to safety or company/customer requirements. 
That being said, I think BGIS would be great company to work for. It depends on the management for job fulfillment.

The recent change in management has resulted in the creation of a hostile work environment where most employees have verbalized that they are working in a very stressful work environment that is not conducive to promoting a safe work place.  The culture includes allot of unnecessary micro-managing and placing employees in situations that are embarrassing.  There appears to be allot of discrimination in this company and employees are often looked down at.  There is not an enjoyable part of the job and I dread going to work during my work schedule.

*Performers are often overloaded to make up for weak team members

*company leader(s) actions fail in comparison to the sales pitch approach to employees

*Negatively affected the lives of many dedicated, tenured employees, by selling smoke and mirrors to clients, padding their bonuses, then chopping off heads to save face and upper management 

*Poor efforts at managing talent and controlling risk

*the loss of most of their CE accounts is a product of a corporation focused on collecting dividends, limiting employee growth,  and forgetting to focus on the KPI that brought the success they bought and tried to capitalize on.

My time at BGIS has been marred by pervasive dysfunction, disorganization, contradictions, disrespect, and toxicity. Communication breakdowns and inconsistent processes lead to inefficiencies, while ever-changing policies breed confusion. Instances of disrespect among colleagues and a toxic atmosphere undermine morale and productivity. Despite any strengths the company may have, such as direct managers and coworkers, these issues overshadow them, making BGIS a challenging environment to thrive in.

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