Apprentices HVAC/Electrical - Melbourne

CBRE, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Comprehensive compensation & benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A global leader in real estate solutions is looking for a Maintenance Technical Apprentice in Melbourne. This position offers a chance to develop on-the-job skills in maintaining critical systems in data centers, receive comprehensive training, and gain experience in a performance-driven environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma and meet specific physical and clearance requirements, with an opportunity for future career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be Australian Citizen - NV1 clearance is required.
• Applicant required to provide latest student transcript.
• Ability to develop skills to perform basic activities in own job.

Responsibilities

• Receive training from the operations team in proper job safety and repair procedures.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Inspect installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Ensure energy efficiency and compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to lift/carry heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrical/Air-conditioning & Refrigeration (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

About Us – CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data centre lifecycle. Our team brings deep expertise across all DCS service lines, combining capital markets insight with technical excellence to unlock value for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Role type: Full-time | Areas of Interest: Data Centers

Job ID: 240701 | Posted: 26-Sep-2025

Why Join Us?

• Support high-growth operations at a leading static site and client location in the booming Hyperscale Data Center sector.
• Multiple roles available – Year 1-4 (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) and Electrical. (Entry Level off school Year 12 to Experienced Apprentices)
• Attractive salary package + comprehensive compensation & benefits.
• Happy to work on 12 hours shift roaster.
• Performance-driven culture – your efforts are recognised and rewarded.
• Career growth opportunities – take your career to the next level… the sky’s the limit.
• Autonomy meets support – manage service delivery end-to-end while being mentored by an experienced platform team.

About the Role

• As a CBRE Maintenance Technical Apprentice, you will develop on the job skills to maintain buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis.
• This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
• We are currently hiring Apprentices in AC & Refrigeration to join us and support Data Centre Critical Environment.

What You’ll Do

• Receive training from the operations team in proper job safety and repair procedures.
• Observe operations team while they perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Work with management to ensure energy management by taking measures to verify that all systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Follow a set procedure in the performance of repetitive tasks or job activities.
• Impact through methods, tasks, and duties which are clearly defined and followed with little to no discretion.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a college program or technical school.
• In progress Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrical/Air-conditioning & Refrigeration
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to develop skills to perform basic activities in own job.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Applicant required to provide latest student transcript.
• Must be Australian Citizen - NV1 clearance is required.
• Must have driver’s license.

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

• Apply now and become part of an organisation where your potential meets opportunity.
• Expression of interest: Ongoing pipelining for future needs 2025/2026.