Facilities Mechanic - (Union Envrionment)

CBRE; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in a healthcare setting seeks a Facilities Mechanic to maintain HVAC, electrical and building systems, ensuring patient care spaces remain safe and comfortable. This role operates in a stable union environment where your skills are respected, and career growth is encouraged.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, AHUs, pumps, BAS monitoring, and routine repairs, with emphasis on safety and documentation in MS Office, coordinating with onsite staff.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with boilers is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs+).
• Proficient with MS Office and basic documentation.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical troubleshooting, and general building repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain boilers, chillers, AHUs, motors, and power house systems.
• Monitor BAS, perform rounds, and respond to equipment issues.
• Maintain plumbing, perform drain cleaning, door repairs, and painting projects.
• Support patient care environments by responding to service requests and adjusting OR conditions.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure continuous facility operations.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Boilers

Electrical troubleshooting

Facility upkeep

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade School Diploma

Tools

BAS (Building Automation System)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

About The Role Step into a critical role where your technical expertise directly supports the frontline of patient care. As a Facilities Mechanic in our state-of-the-art healthcare environment, you will be the backbone of our operations, ensuring that the complex systems powering our healing spaces run safely and efficiently. This is more than just a maintenance job; it is a chance to work within a stable, supportive union environment where your skills are respected, your contributions are valued, and your career growth is actively encouraged. You will tackle a diverse range of challenges daily, from HVAC and electrical troubleshooting to general building repairs, all while knowing that your work is essential to the comfort and safety of our patients and medical staff.

About The Role Step into a critical role where your technical expertise directly supports the frontline of patient care. As a Facilities Mechanic in our state-of-the-art healthcare environment, you will be the backbone of our operations, ensuring that the complex systems powering our healing spaces run safely and efficiently. This is more than just a maintenance job; it is a chance to work within a stable, supportive union environment where your skills are respected, your contributions are valued, and your career growth is actively encouraged. You will tackle a diverse range of challenges daily, from HVAC and electrical troubleshooting to general building repairs, all while knowing that your work is essential to the comfort and safety of our patients and medical staff.

We believe in respecting your work-life balance while maintaining the high standards our facility demands. Your schedule is structured to provide predictability and consistency, primarily operating on a Monday–Friday day shift. To ensure our round-the-clock operations remain seamless, you will participate in a rotating weekend and alternating holiday schedule, allowing you to plan your personal time well in advance. If you are a dedicated professional looking for a role that combines the stability of a union position with the meaningful purpose of a healthcare setting, we want you on our team. Come help us keep the heartbeat of this hospital strong.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems to support safe and efficient hospital operations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment including boilers, chillers, air handling units (AHUs), motors, and Power House systems.
• Monitor building systems through the Building Automation System (BAS), complete mechanical room rounds, and respond to equipment issues.
• Maintain plumbing systems and fixtures, perform drain cleaning, repair doors and hardware, and complete general maintenance and painting projects.
• Support patient care environments by responding to service requests, adjusting operating room conditions, changing medical gas cylinders, and installing facility equipment as needed.
• Conduct water and chemical testing, assist with maintenance projects, and participate in the on-call rotation to ensure continuous facility operations.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with boilers required.
• 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.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!