Maintenance Planner

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join the Global Workplace Solutions team in the United States. The role focuses on organizing complex maintenance work, optimizing processes, and serving as the link between people, systems, and performance to keep operations running smoothly and reliably.

The position emphasizes asset data management, training support, spare parts inventory, and leveraging EAM systems to drive efficiency. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3+ years of related experience in planning, scheduling, and auditing facilities/maintenance activities.
• Experience with enterprise software and understanding of standard work processes.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage work orders for accurate creation, scheduling, updating, and closure.
• Analyze data on parts/assets and recommend software enhancements and process changes.
• Support as Tier 1 EAM for facilities team.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and conduct regular audits.
• Provide software training to end users and new administrators; act as a liaison for system problems.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, leadership and stakeholders to standardize workflows and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

EAM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Maintenance Planner to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

Read on to learn more!

About The Role

If you enjoy organizing complex work, optimizing processes, and being the key link between people, systems, and performance, this could be the next step in your career. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly anticipating issues before they happen, improving processes through data analysis, and enabling technicians and leaders to succeed. You’ll partner closely with maintenance teams, leadership, and corporate stakeholders to standardize workflows, improve preventive maintenance programs, and deliver actionable insights through performance metrics. As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll be the backbone of effective maintenance operations—bringing structure, insight, and strategy to how assets are managed and maintained. You’ll own work planning, asset data, training support, and spare parts inventory while leveraging Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems to drive efficiency and reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and conduct audits on a regular basis.
• Provide software training to end users and new administrators; serves asa liaisonfor system problems.
• Work with corporate EAM Business Analyst to implement standard object coding schemes, preventive maintenanceproceduresand scheduling.
• Manage work orders in the system foraccuratecreation, planning, updating, andresolvingwork orders.
• Perform data analysis on parts/assets and recommend software enhancements and process changes.
• Measure and publishfacilitymetrics to the management team.
• Provide support as a Tier 1 EAM for the facilities team.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
• Ability to travelas needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED).
• Minimum3+ years of related experience; planning, scheduling, and auditing overall facilities/maintenance activities.
• Experience with enterprise software andunderstanding ofstandard work processes.
• Effective communication, presentation, problemsolving,and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations suchas;routine maintenance, repairs, preventative measures, emergency responses, coordination, and safety compliance.
• Ability to move up to 50lbs and physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs / ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Previousexperience with EAM ASE, data analysis, and asset management preferred.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching, and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Planner position is $75,441.60 annually [or $36.27 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Maintenance Planner position is $77,334.40 annually [or $37.18 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).