Facilities Maintenance Lead — Engineering Ops & Teams

CBRE Asia Pacific; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Professional support and development

RISE values recognition

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in Melbourne, Victoria. You will oversee engineering operations, direct technicians and subcontractors, and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimise downtime for clients.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience, a GED (or engineering degree preferred), and the ability to lift heavy loads and work to safety standards.

Qualifications

• GED required; degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Competent in using standard procedures to solve problems.
• Experience analyzing information to make judgments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Moderate math skills for percentages and basic financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives in building operations.
• Review work orders and resolve complex issues.
• Schedule preventive maintenance with clients to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for building systems.
• Inspect staff work and ensure completion and functionality.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and coordinate additional support.
• Lead by example in line with CBRE RISE values.
• Work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

GED

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID

288519

Posted

25-Jul-2026

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Melbourne - Victoria - Australia

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We are currently looking for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join our team to oversee and manage the engineering operations and the direction of technicians, vendors and subcontractors.

This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

The Opportunity

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Review work orders and resolve complex issues.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Inspect the work performed by staff members.
• Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
• This is a fulltime casual role for 6 - 12 months.
  
  

Our Ideal Person

• General Education Degree (GED) required. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional qualification, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience of at least 3 years required.
• 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Rewarding career development opportunities across CBRE with free training and ongoing professional support
• Being part of global leader who is dedicated to recognising and rewarding our employees in-line with the Company’s RISE Values
  
  

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