Sr. Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Tech, on-site

CBRE; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan starting on start date

Professional development & mentorship

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Technician to support maintenance operations at a 300,000 sq ft research campus in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, manage work orders, and collaborate with facility and engineering teams to keep critical systems running smoothly.

You will analyze maintenance data to identify improvements, develop workflows, and partner with technicians and vendors to ensure resources are available for scheduled

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of related experience in commercial/industrial facilities.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in facilities environments is required.
• Experience supporting R&D, laboratory, or regulated environments is preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement, scheduling, and oversight of vendors to ensure safe, timely work.
• Prioritize and assign work orders to technicians and teams.
• Ensure materials, permits, tools, and equipment are planned and available for scheduled work.
• Process vendor invoices with accuracy and timely payments.
• Develop and communicate workflow processes to drive efficiency across the account.
• Analyze preventive and predictive maintenance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Conduct annual reviews of maintenance programs and recommend enhancements.
• Follow established maintenance planning principles to support daily operations.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Work order management

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about organization, operationalexcellence, and keeping complex facilities running at their best? Join CBRE as a Senior Maintenance Planning and SchedulingTechnician, supporting maintenance operations for one of our clients in the Industrial & Logistics sector at their Research Triangle Park, NC site. In this highly visible, onsite role, you will support themaintenance and reliability of approximately 300,000 square feet of Class Aoffice and R&D laboratory space. Working closely with facility andengineering teams, you will coordinate preventive maintenance programs, managework order workflows, and support maintenance planning activities thatcontribute to the efficient operation of critical building systems, laboratoryinfrastructure, and workplace environments. This position is part of the Engineering and TechnicalServices function and focuses on maintenance planning, scheduling, asset datamanagement, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate is highlyorganized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment whereoperational excellence and client service are top priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinatethe engagement, scheduling, and oversight of vendors to ensure work iscompleted safely, on time, and in accordance with service requirements.
• Coordinate,prioritize, and assign work orders to technicians and work teams to supportefficient maintenance operations.
• Partnerclosely with technicians and vendors to ensure materials, permits, tools, andequipment, and other resources are properly planned and available to supportscheduled work.
• May receive,review, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation,and timely payment in accordance with company procedures.
• Develop,maintain, and communicate workflow processes and best practices across theaccount team to drive consistency and operational efficiency.
• Analyzepreventive and predictive maintenance data to identify trends, opportunitiesfor improvement, and potential risks; provide regular reports and insights tomanagement and clients.
• Conductannual reviews of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and recommendenhancements to support operational performance and reliability.
• Applymaintenance planning principles and best practices to support day-to-dayoperations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• DemonstrateCBRE's RISE values through professional conduct, collaboration, and acommitment to excellence.
• Takeownership of assigned responsibilities and contribute to the quality, accuracy,and effectiveness of team deliverables.
• Followestablished procedures and best practices to achieve objectives, meetdeadlines, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Communicateeffectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders by sharinginformation, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment on priorities andexpectations.

What You’ll Need

• HighSchool Diploma or GED required, plus 2–3 years of related experience. Acombination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Hands-onmaintenance experience in commercial, industrial, laboratory, or similarfacilities environments is required.
• Experiencesupporting operations within R&D, laboratory, life sciences, or otherregulated technical environments is preferred.
• Abilityto meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking,bending, stooping, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 50pounds as needed.
• Provenability to follow established procedures and apply sound judgment to resolveroutine operational, maintenance, and scheduling challenges.
• Experienceanalyzing data, trends, and operational information to support decision-makingand process improvements.
• Strongproficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, andother business applications.
• Experiencemanaging administrative processes such as vendor invoices, work order tracking,asset records, and maintenance documentation is preferred.
• Excellentorganizational, time management, and prioritization skills with strongattention to detail.
• Aproactive, customer-focused mindset with the ability to identify issues, askthoughtful questions, and drive tasks to completion.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectivelycollaborate with technicians, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstratedability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment,balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy andaccountability.
• Intermediatemathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to performcalculations involving percentages, fractions, budgets, and otherfinancial-related metrics.
• Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

• Competitive Benefits: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

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).