Multi-Skilled Technician - South Boston, VA

CBRE Group, Inc.; Danville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Multi-skilled Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, delivering support and repairs to equipment and systems.

You will review work orders, assist with installations, and ensure energy-efficient operation, under supervision, with opportunities to follow defined procedures and processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1–2 years of job-related experience.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational mindset and inquisitive approach.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs; manage and track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring building systems operate efficiently.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations; report violations.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED/trade school

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 Multi‑skilled Technician, you will perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on a mechanical, electrical, and other building system. 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:

• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Work with available systems to manage and track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Report violations to Management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.