Maintenance Assistant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Associate to help sustain small to mid-size buildings and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on furniture, fixtures, and equipment as part of a facilities management team.

You will read work orders, document status, and support energy management by keeping building systems efficient while following established procedures under supervision. A reliable teammate with basic Office skills is desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience.
• Able to meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and repairs of restroom fixtures.
• Readily takes direction from Facility Manager and supports Building Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow basic work routines

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Maintenance Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings and equipment.

This job is part of the Facilities Management team. They are responsible for providing preventive maintenance and repairs of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform tasks, such as but not limited to, changing light bulbs, repairs or replacement of restroom fixtures and locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance, workstation assembly and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.
• Readily takes direction from Facility Manager and Facility Coordinator. Willingly supports Building Maintenance Technicians upon requests.

• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and document status using systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

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.
• 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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.