Hard Services Planner/Scheduler

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

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Hard Services Scheduler/Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities for critical building systems at a life sciences site in the United States.

You will develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous operation. You will collaborate with engineering, facilities, and vendor teams to prioritize work based on risk and impact, generate schedules, and oversee technician performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for critical building systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate work orders, service requests, and planned maintenance activities to ensure timely completion and minimal operational disruption.
• Schedule and track maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other hard services assets.
• Partner with engineering teams, vendors, and facility leadership to prioritize work based on risk, business impact, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs, resource availability, and labor utilization to optimize workforce efficiency.
• Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, and scheduling data within the CMMS/work order management system.
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules and performance reports.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS/Work Order System

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Join CBRE as a Hard Services Scheduler/Planner supporting a cutting-edge life sciences client where precision, reliability, and operational excellence are critical to success. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating and optimizing maintenance activities across complex building systems, helping ensure that critical environments remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Working closely with engineering, facilities, and vendor teams, you will develop and manage maintenance schedules that directly support scientific innovation and business continuity.

This Monday through Friday day shift opportunity offers the chance to work in a highly collaborative environment where your planning expertise will have a visible impact on facility performance. If you thrive on organization, problem-solving, and driving efficiency, you'll find a rewarding career path with CBRE. Join a global leader in real estate and facilities management and help deliver exceptional service within a dynamic life sciences setting while building your professional growth and long-term success.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, manage, and maintain preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for critical building systems and infrastructure.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Coordinate work orders, service requests, and planned maintenance activities to ensure timely completion and minimal operational disruption.
• Schedule and track maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other hard services assets.
• Partner with engineering teams, vendors, and facility leadership to prioritize work based on risk, business impact, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs, resource availability, and labor utilization to optimize workforce efficiency.
• Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, and scheduling data within the CMMS/work order management system.
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules and performance reports.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.
• Confirm that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

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!

Disclaimers

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

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Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.