Maintenance Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain small to medium-sized buildings and industrial systems. The role supports preventive maintenance, repairs, and energy efficiency across building equipment.

The technician will inspect, diagnose, and repair systems, assist with installations, and follow procedures under supervision. Strong communication and physical capability are essential for daily tasks in a facilities environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of job-related experience or combination of education and experience.
• Must meet physical requirements: stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in task execution.
• Good communication to exchange straightforward information.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, diagnose problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review work orders and track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring systems run efficiently.
• Inspect installations for code and safety compliance.
• Use established procedures to solve straightforward problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma/GED or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

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

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:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
• 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 partner with available systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.