Union Helper

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Union Helper to perform non-technical general building maintenance, light custodial tasks, and minor repairs across facilities.

The role sits within the Engineering and Technical Services function, providing support for preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems. You will maintain lighting, grounds, and office spaces, assist with moves, respond to emergencies, and help prepare meeting rooms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or currently in college/technical school.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift 50 lbs+.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• General labor: loading, unloading, moving materials.
• Maintain lighting and replace bulbs and lamps.
• Maintain grounds: raking, sweeping, leaf blowing, snow removal.
• Patrol grounds and report hazards; run errands.
• Housekeeping and maintain professional appearance; paint and patch drywall; minor repairs.
• Facilitate office moves: move crates, assemble furniture, keys, nameplates.
• Respond to emergencies; summon assistance.
• Prepare meetings and conference rooms; arrange tables/chairs.
• Set up audio/visual equipment in conference rooms.
• Follow set procedures for repetitive tasks.
• Impact through clearly defined tasks with little discretion.

Skills

Physical fitness

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Simple math skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Helper, you will perform non-technical general building maintenance, light custodial, and minor repair duties.

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:

• Perform general labor work as assigned including loading, unloading, and moving materials Maintain lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps. Maintain grounds of the facility or property by performing such tasks as raking, sweeping, leaf blowing, or snow removal.
• Patrol grounds, communal areas, and parking facilities. Identify and report maintenance hazards or other property condition concerns. Run errands to support projects.
• Perform housekeeping functions and maintain the professional appearance of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and communal areas. Paint and patch drywall. Perform other minor repairs under supervision.
• Facilitate office access and office moves by moving crates, assembling furniture, office keys, nameplates, etc.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Prepare meetings and conference rooms, arranging tables and chairs as requested.
• May set up audio and visual equipment, flip charts, and TVs within conference rooms and pick them up when completed.
• Follow a set procedure in the performance of repetitive tasks or job activities.
• Impact through methods, tasks, and duties which are clearly defined and followed with little to no discretion.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college program or technical school.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• 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 develop skills to perform basic activities in own job. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Simple math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

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.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.