Electrician - Facilities maintenance - Life Sciences in Durham NC

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed Electrician for a pharmaceutical client site in Durham, NC. You will inspect, repair, and maintain electrical and lighting systems, ensuring safe operation and reliability across critical equipment.

The role involves troubleshooting panels, transformers, motors, UPS, and building automation interfaces, plus reviewing maintenance records to plan preventive maintenance schedules. A Master Electrician license and 3–4 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant electrical experience; formal apprenticeship preferred.
• Master Electrician license required as dictated by local electrical codes.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance; perform new installations.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, panels, breakers, and transformers; motors, VFDs, and control circuits; lighting and emergency power systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of critical systems including UPS, backup generators, and BAS interfaces.
• Check, repair, and replace components like valves, motors, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, and compressors.
• Ensure safe operation and maintain documentation; review historical maintenance records to plan preventive schedules.
• Explain complex information clearly and lead by example within standardized procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma / trade school

Master Electrician license

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Electrician, you will inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in this primary pharmaceutical client site. 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.
• Troubleshoot and repair:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Panels, breakers, and transformers
  • Motors, VFDs, and control circuits
  • Lighting systems and emergency power systems
• Support operation and maintenance of critical systems, including:
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Backup generators (interface and support)
  • Building automation system (BAS) interfaces (as applicable)
• 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?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).