Maintenance Technician - On-Site Northlake, Illinois

CBRE Group, Inc.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an on-site position in Northlake, IL. You will maintain small to medium-sized buildings and industrial systems, performing preventive maintenance and repairs as part of the Engineering and Technical Services group.

You will inspect systems for proper operation, assist with installations, and review work orders while ensuring energy efficiency and safety compliance. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1–2 years of related work preferred.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Strong communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review work orders and track completion with available systems.
• Support energy management by ensuring building systems operate efficiently.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Follow defined procedures to solve straightforward problems and communicate clearly.
• Contribute to team output by following procedures under supervision.
• Deliver outputs in line with established methods and tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.On-site Northlake, Illinois

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.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.