Facility Electrician

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment across assigned facilities in the San Jose area. You will support preventive maintenance and repairs as part of Engineering and Technical Services.

The role requires completing an apprenticeship or equivalent training, a Master Electrician license per local codes, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work with standardized procedures to meet deadlines and provide reliable service to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; formal apprenticeship preferred.
• Master Electrician license as per local electrical codes.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' operation, repair, and maintenance; perform new installations.
• Check, repair, and replace components in electrical systems (motors, switches, wiring, pumps, etc.).
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operating safely.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship program

Master Electrician license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.