Electrician - Facilities maintenance - Life Sciences in Durham NC

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

401(k)

Overtime pay

Professional training

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks an Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment at a pharmaceutical client site. You will support critical systems, troubleshoot distribution, panels, motors, and lighting, and help ensure safe, reliable operation while following CBRE standards.

You will use MS Office, review maintenance records, and coordinate preventive schedules. The role requires a Master Electrician license and 3–4 years of related experience, with on-site duties and a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school completion.
• Master Electrician license per local codes.
• Completion of an apprenticeship preferred.
• 3–4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution, panels, breakers, and transformers.
• Support UPS, backup generators, and BAS interfaces.
• Check and replace motors, valves, switches, and wiring components.
• Maintain safe operations and review maintenance records.
• Provide reliable service and communicate with customers.
• Adhere to standardized procedures to meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information clearly to others.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical diagrams

Safety compliance

Technical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Master Electrician license

Formal apprenticeship program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.