Union Apprentice Engineer - Washington, D.C.

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Union Apprentice Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, industrial systems, and equipment as part of CBRE's Engineering and Technical Services team.

You will inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, oversee outside contractors, complete work orders, and maintain safety and quality standards under close supervision and with the support of Local 94 guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years of related experience.
• Local 94 Union Operators license required.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Oversee outside contractors performing landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Perform and record assigned repairs as well as emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Review, evaluate, and complete assigned work orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Local 94 Union Operators 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-Classservices, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Apprentice Engineer, you will perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.

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:

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Oversee outside contractors performing landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Perform and record assigned repairs as well as emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Review, evaluate, and complete assigned work orders.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform welding, carpentry, furniture assembly, and locksmith tasks.
• 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. Local 94 Union Operators license required. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• 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.

Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

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.