Electrician - Chantilly, VA

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a skilled Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment across facilities in Chantilly, VA. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services team, focusing on preventive maintenance and reliable service delivery to clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master Electrician license with 3–4 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will follow CBRE guidelines to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–4 years of related work experience; apprenticeship preferred.
• Master Electrician license required by local codes; valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks; able to climb stairs/ladders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Install new electrical equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Inspect components (motors, switches, wiring, pumps, pipes) and replace as needed.
• Review maintenance history to schedule proactive inspections.
• Provide efficient, reliable service to customers.
• Explain complex information clearly to others.

Education

High School Diploma/GED/trade diploma + 3-4 years experience

Master Electrician license

Formal apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance. Perform new installations of equipment.
• 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.
• Assure that equipment is being maintained and operating in a safe manner.
• 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.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or 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 50 lbs. or more.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages discounts and commissions.

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.