LIS Sr Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services is hiring a Senior Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair critical scientific instrumentation in client environments. You will operate test equipment, document maintenance activities, and coordinate with contractors during repairs.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, physical stamina to lift heavy loads, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You will follow standardized procedures and support calibration program development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or trade school with 2–3 years related experience; combination considered.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50+ lbs).
• Ability to apply existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience analyzing information and making judgments based on standard practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills including percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and repair scientific instrumentation.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, frequency generators, counters, oscilloscopes.
• Coordinate removal of equipment for extensive repairs during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during unscheduled work.
• Record and report abnormal functions and take corrective action as needed.
• Document daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate with external contractors and communicate with customer staff about calibration and operation of equipment.
• Locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Track reliability of instruments and suggest alternate suppliers/parts.
• Develop equipment maintenance and calibration procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Frequency generators

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.

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).