Plumber

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a skilled Plumber for our Global Workplace Solutions Local team in Washington, DC. You will perform preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical, and distribution systems across facilities.

You will join a team that values safety, efficiency, and professional growth. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, following codes, and supporting project work with other staff.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Journeyman plumbing certification is required.
• Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification are preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and physically capable of lifting 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot water and medical gas systems.
• Install water systems, piping, and fixtures per blueprints and codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good condition using standard tools.
• Assist other staff or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
• Perform plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training to staff for light plumbing maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with team for additional help.

Skills

General plumbing skills

Blueprint reading

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Journeyman plumbing certification

Medical Gas certification

Backflow certification preferred

Valid driver’s license

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 Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.

This role 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:

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
• Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber’s snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
• Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
• Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair.
• Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
• Complete all HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

This is not a comprehensive list of job requirements, additional tasks may be included.

What You’ll Need:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required.
• Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 40 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced 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.