Commercial Plumber

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plumber to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, installation and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems across facilities.

You will contribute to safe, reliable operation of building infrastructure and collaborate with other trades on projects. The ideal candidate holds a Journeyman plumbing certification, 4–5 years of related experience, and a valid driver's license; medical gas and backflow certifications are highly

Qualifications

• Journeyman plumbing certification required.
• 4–5 years of related experience.
• Medical gas and backflow certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Supervisory or shift-management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, test and troubleshoot water and medical gas systems.
• Install new water systems, piping and fixtures per blueprints and codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition.
• Assist other staff on projects or equipment installations.
• Perform plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training to staff for light plumbing maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate as needed.
• Follow HSE policies and investigations.

Skills

Plumbing

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Team supervision

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumbing Certification

Medical Gas Certification

Backflow Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
• Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber’s snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
• Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair.
• Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
• Complete all HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred. Valid Driver’s License required. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.