Maintenance Technical Mechanic Apprentice

CBRE, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technical Apprentice in New York to develop hands-on skills in maintaining buildings, systems, and equipment. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, focusing on support, preventive maintenance, and repairs under supervision.

You will learn safety procedures, observe engineers, and assist with installation and optimization of building systems, with emphasis on energy efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; currently enrolled in college/technical program acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and stay organized.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job training from engineers in safety and repair procedures.
• Observe preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Support energy management efforts to ensure efficient operation of systems.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Technical Apprentice, you will develop on the job skills to maintain buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

Receive training from current engineers in proper job safety and repair procedures.

Observe engineers while they perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems, equipment, and facilities.

Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.

Work with management to ensure energy management by taking measures to verify that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner.

Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Follow a set procedure in the performance of repetitive tasks or job activities.

Impact through methods, tasks, and duties which are clearly defined and followed with little to no discretion.

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college program or technical school.

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 develop skills to perform basic activities in own job.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

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.