Mobile Technician

CBRE; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Ames, IA, seeks a Mobile Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance across multiple building systems and equipment.

You will review work orders, estimate materials and time, and support energy management to keep systems efficient, while ensuring compliance with codes and safety regulations. A valid driver's license is required and physical work is part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1–2 years of job-related experience or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic math skills for calculating percentages, discounts, and markups

Responsibilities

• 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
• Review work orders and estimate time and materials; manage and track completion
• Support energy management to ensure systems operate efficiently
• Inspect installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations
• Communicate straightforward information to clients, coworkers, and supervisors
• Follow defined procedures under supervision to deliver outputs

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED or trade school

Valid Driver's License

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Mobile Technician, you will perform repairs and tend to several buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and ground requests.

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 facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Manage and track completion.
• Support energy management by taking measures to ensure that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are 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. Valid Driver’s License required.
• 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.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)