Union Electrician - Life Sciences

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Electrician to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will maintain electrical systems in a regulated GMP environment, inspect, repair, and service equipment, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations.

The role requires 3-4 years of related experience, a NJ Journeyman Electrician License, and a High School Diploma or GED. On-site schedule is first shift, with emphasis on documentation and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of job-related experience in electrical maintenance.
• NJ Journeyman Electrician License is required.
• High School Diploma or GED; combination of experience and education considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems.
• Inspect and service electrical infrastructure and production support equipment.
• Review maintenance records and schedule inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Provide timely, accurate service and respond to equipment issues to ensure production.
• Apply technical judgment to solve routine problems and apply standard procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NJ Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Electrician supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, you will play a critical role in maintaining safe, compliant, and reliable electrical systems in a highly regulated GMP environment. Located within a major hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical innovation, this site supports cutting-edge production and life sciences advancement.

You will inspect, repair, and maintain electrical infrastructure and production support equipment while adhering to strict safety, quality, and documentation standards.

This position operates on a first shift schedule (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), supporting daily operations, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to equipment issues to ensure uninterrupted production.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, responsible for providing technical support, preventive maintenance, and repair services for facility and production systems.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the general operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems. Perform new installations of equipment.
• Check, repair and/or replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems including valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Review historical maintenance records to create inspection, testing and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct performance testing and scheduling maintenance.
• Provide efficient, timely, accurate, and courteous service to customers.
• Identify solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • NJ Journeyman Electrician License
• 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.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• 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.

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.

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.

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Competitive Pay