LIS Sr Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Technician for Laboratory Instrument Services in Durham, NC. You will calibrate, maintain, and repair scientific instrumentation in critical client environments.

The role involves troubleshooting, documenting maintenance, coordinating with contractors, and developing calibration procedures. Strong math, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Take apart, examine, clean, fix, calibrate, check, and take care of equipment, systems, and controls.
• Operate test equipment including multimeters, frequency generators, counters, galvanometers, digital logic probes, and oscilloscopes.
• Coordinate removal of equipment requiring extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance periods.
• Troubleshoot or resolve problems while performing unscheduled work.
• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions; start corrective action and documentation.
• Review and document daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed.
• Coordinate with external contractors on repairs under maintenance agreements and communicate with customer staff.
• Locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Track instrument and part reliability; recommend alternate service, supplier, and parts.
• Oversee development of equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures to achieve objectives and deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services Sr. Technician, you will calibrate, maintain, and complete the major 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, check, and take care of special equipment, systems, and controls.
• Operate test equipment. This includes multimeters, frequency generators, and counters, galvanometers, digital logic probes, and oscilloscopes.
• Coordinate the removal of equipment requiring extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance periods.
• Troubleshoot, service or resolve problems while performing unscheduled work.
• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions of equipment. If needed, start corrective action and documentation.
• Review and document daily records of inspections, 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 calibration, repair, and operation of equipment.
• Locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Track instrument and part reliability; make alternate service, supplier, and parts recommendations.
• Oversee the development of equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• 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 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Must have 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.
• 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.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.