Maintenance Mechanic

CBRE Group, Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Albany, GA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support a pharmaceutical client on a Monday–Friday day shift, ensuring reliability of critical facility systems.

You’ll troubleshoot pumps, motors, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED with 4–5 years of relevant experience, an active driver’s license, and MS Office skills; Universal CFC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Must possess an active, valid driver’s license.
• Meet the physical requirements: stooping, standing, walking, stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs+.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills for percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and upkeep critical facility systems for safe, reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, belts, and rotating equipment.
• Complete scheduled PM tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform precision alignments on rotating equipment to reduce wear and failures.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, identify root causes, implement repairs.
• Assist with implementation of preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials and maintain a clean workplace.
• Review building system inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for design compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Driving license

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Tools

Universal CFC certification

Job description

About the Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic with CBRE, you’ll step into a hands on role supporting a leading pharmaceutical client where reliability, precision, and innovation truly matter. This Monday–Friday, day shift position gives you the stability you want while placing you at the center of essential facility operations.

Each day brings the opportunity to keep critical building systems running at their best—whether you’re troubleshooting pumps and motors, fine tuning heating and cooling equipment, or ensuring plumbing, electrical, and structural systems perform safely and efficiently. You’ll be the person the team counts on to spot issues early, solve problems quickly, and help maintain an environment where life changing work can happen. If you enjoy variety, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to grow your career with a Fortune 4 00 leader, this role offers a chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily monitoring and upkeep of critical facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the site.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, belts, and rotating machinery.
• Complete scheduled PM tasks to reduce downtime and extend the life of facility equipment.
• Perform precision alignments on rotating equipment to reduce wear, prevent failures, and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Must possess an active, valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

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

Disclaimers

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Our Values in Hiring

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