Union Lead Mechanic

CBRE; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Lead Mechanic to oversee and support operation, inspection, and maintenance of a facility, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role involves preventive maintenance, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with external contractors on complex repairs.

On-site leadership requires hands-on expertise with HVAC, boilers, cooling towers, and related systems, plus strong communication to explain technical details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams on complex maintenance and repair efforts.
• Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas. This includes HVAC units, Boilers, Cooling Towers, etc.
• Review and assign work orders to team members. Directly complete ongoing preventive and repairs as needed.
• Conduct facility inspections and due diligence efforts. Report on conditions that impact client occupancy and operations.
• Complete Hazard Assessments. Maintain compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• May convince others to reach an agreement.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and efficiency of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Lead Mechanic, you will oversee and support the operation, inspection, and

maintenance processes in an assigned facility, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. You will be responsible for

providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with internal teams on complex maintenance and repair efforts.

• Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas. This includes HVAC units, Boilers, Cooling Towers, etc.

• Review and assign work orders to team members. Directly complete ongoing preventive and repairs as needed.

• Conduct facility inspections and due diligence efforts. Report on conditions that impact client occupancy and operations.

• Complete Hazard Assessments. Maintain compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.

• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.

• Explain complex information to others in straight forward situations.

• May convince others to reach an agreement.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Exchange straight forward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and efficiency of

• equipment and systems.

• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance tasks.

• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.

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).

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