Electrician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems across assigned facilities. You will lead preventive maintenance, install new equipment, and troubleshoot complex electrical components in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Master Electrician license, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will work onsite and contribute to CBRE’s commitment to safe, reliable service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or a trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience; apprenticeship preferred.
• Master Electrician license required per local codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems.
• Execute new equipment installations.
• Check, repair, and replace components of electrical and lighting systems including valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operating safely.
• Review historical maintenance records to schedule proactive inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Provide efficient and reliable service to customers.
• Apply standard principles and procedures to accomplish tasks and solve routine problems.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values; influence the quality of work.
• Work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information clearly.

Skills

Electrical procedures

Organizational skills

Technical judgment

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma (3-4 years of job-related experience)

Master Electrician license

Formal apprenticeship program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Electrician, you will inspect, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities. 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:

• Oversee the general operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems.
• Execute new equipment installations.
• Check, repair, and replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Ensure that equipment is being maintained and operating safely.
• Review historical maintenance records to create proactive inspection, testing and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Provide efficient and reliable service to customers.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/ procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Possess expertise in your own job field and some understanding of various other job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence the quality of your own work and that of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Simplify complex information and explain to others.

What You’ll Need:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School Diploma, GED, or a trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred.
• Master Electrician license required as dictated by local electrical codes.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ ladders, and the ability to lift/ carry heavy loads of 40 lbs. or more.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Understanding of electrical procedures and standards to solve complex problems.
• Capability to assess possible solutions using technical expertise to apply suitable judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an 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.