Plumber - 1st Shift

CBRE, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plumber to support a premier healthcare facility.

This Monday–Friday day shift role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations across complex plumbing systems, contributing to a safe and reliable environment for patients and staff. You will work within a collaborative facilities team, handling water systems, piping, fixtures, and medical gas distribution, while adhering to codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Journeyman plumbing certification required.
• Medical Gas and Backflow certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; prior shift supervisory experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot water and medical gas systems.
• Install new water systems, piping and fixtures per blueprints and codes.
• Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using standard tools.
• Assist other staff or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
• Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma

Journeyman plumbing certification

Driver's license

Medical Gas certification (preferred)

Backflow certification (preferred)

Job description

About the Role:

Join CBRE as a Plumber supporting a premier healthcare facility where your skills directly contribute to creating a safe, comfortable, and reliable environment for patients, visitors, and clinical staff. In this Monday through Friday day shift role, you'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on plumbing systems throughout a complex healthcare setting. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a skilled facilities team dedicated to operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a plumbing professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional service. You'll enjoy a stable day-shift schedule, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to work in a critical care setting where your expertise helps keep vital building systems running efficiently. If you're looking for a rewarding role that combines technical problem-solving with purpose-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

What You'll Need:

• 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 50 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.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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