Licensed Plumber

CBRE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Plumber to join our engineering team in Austin. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing and related systems across world-class properties, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires Journeyman plumbing certification, 4–5 years of experience, and the ability to read blueprints. You’ll work with a collaborative team, support project installations, and help maintain high HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Journeyman plumbing certification required.
• Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred.
• Physical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift 50 lbs+.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS for maintenance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, test, and service water and medical gas systems.
• Install piping, fixtures, and systems per blueprints and codes.
• Perform routine plumbing maintenance and safety inspections.
• Support project installations and assist colleagues as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with team for quick resolution.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

CMMS

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Journeyman Plumbing Certification

Medical Gas Certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About The Role

At CBRE, we keep facilities flowing—literally. As a Plumber, you’ll be part of a trusted team that ensures the integrity and efficiency of building systems across world‑class properties. Join us and bring your expertise to a global leader in real estate services.

As a CBRE Plumber, you will coordinate general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and fixing of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function.

What you’ll do

• Repair, install, replace, test, and solve the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
• Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber’s snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
• Support colleagues or external workers with projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Offer training to additional team members for them to carry out minor plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
• Finish the HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information

What you’ll need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc. and CMMS

Why CBRE?

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, holiday pay, and much more.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week
• Competitive Pay

Disclaimers

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

Other keywords: Plumbing, pipe, drain, medical gas, snaking, auger, backflow, clogged, commercial.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process.

If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).