Lab Instrument Service Technician

CBRE; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services Technician role focused on calibrating and maintaining scientific instrumentation. The position involves disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and calibrating equipment in client environments.

You will operate meters and meters-based devices, document maintenance activity, and coordinate with contractors for extensive repairs during scheduled downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school with 1–2 years related experience.
• Meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Experience analyzing information to make judgments; basic math skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, fix, calibrate and maintain lab instrumentation and controls.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, tachometers, CO2 meters, and RH/oxygen meters.
• Coordinate removal of equipment for extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, service or resolve problems during corrective work.
• Record and report abnormal functions and maintenance activity.
• Coordinate with external contractors and communicate status to clients.

Skills

Calibration

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Multimeters

Tachometers

CO2 meters

Humidity meters

Oxygen meters

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services Technician, you will calibrate, maintain, and complete the minor repairs of scientific instrumentation.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Take apart, examine, clean, fix, calibrate and take care of lab instrumentation, systems, and controls.
• Operate test equipment including but not limited to multimeters, tachometers, CO2 meters, Relative Humidity meters, and oxygen meters.
• Coordinate the removal of equipment requiring extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance periods.
• Troubleshoot, service or resolve problems while performing corrective work.
• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions of equipment. If needed, initiate corrective action measures and documentation.
• Review and document daily records of inspection, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed.
• Coordinate with external contractors on repairs covered by maintenance agreements. Communicate with customer staff and outside contractors about the status of the service.
• Locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Track instrument and part reliability; make alternate service, supplier, and parts recommendations.
• Assisting with the development of equipment maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Must have an appropriate license or certification where required by law
• 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.
• Attention to detail along with the ability to use existing procedures to solve problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. (Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to work with percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.
• Basic mechanical background.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management and Laboratory 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.

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.