Union Lead Mobile Building Engineer - San Francisco/Sunnyvale, CA

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Union Mobile Route Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across multiple facilities, including an administrative office space and an R&D lab.

This mobile role includes a company-issued service van, tools, and technology to support daily responsibilities. Join CBRE’s Engineering and Technical Services to ensure reliable operation of building systems, comply with the applicable CBA, and meet client standards.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related experience in facilities maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC and building systems in commercial environments.
• Must have valid driver’s license and Universal CFC certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and building systems across multiple sites.
• Review work orders, estimate labor and materials, complete repairs, and document work.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Inspect HVAC systems, fire alarms, and plumbing for design and safety compliance.
• Ensure adherence to codes, safety standards, and CBRE directives.
• Safely operate a company vehicle on daily route-based assignments.
• Communicate effectively with teams, vendors, and client representatives.
• Model CBRE RISE values to improve team performance.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building systems experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade School

Tools

MS Office

Mobile work orders

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 Mobile Route Engineer, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across multiple facilities supporting a major administrative office space and R&D lab space. This is a mobile role, and CBRE provides a company-issued service van, tools, equipment, and technology needed to be successful.

This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, which supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment to ensure facilities meet operational, safety, and client standards. Work is governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, control systems, and general building components across multiple sites.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate labor and materials, complete repairs efficiently, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Inspect building systems including HVAC, fire alarms, and plumbing to ensure systems operate within design specifications and client environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and company directives.
• Operate a company-issued vehicle safely while executing daily route-based responsibilities.
• Apply technical knowledge, standard procedures, and sound judgment to solve routine to moderately complex maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and client representatives.
• Model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values and positively impact team performance and service delivery

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Universal CFC (EPA) Certification required.
• Experience supporting HVAC and building systems in a commercial or critical environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, stooping, and lifting/carrying 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, or mobile device for work orders, email, training, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply technical experience to determine appropriate solutions.

Pre-Employment Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully pass all CBRE pre-employment requirements, including:

• Criminal background check
• Employment verification
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Drug screen
• Physical ability testing

This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Should any element of this job description conflict with the provisions of the applicable CBA, the terms and conditions of the CBA 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 skill sets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

ApplicantAI 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $80.00 per hour and the maximum salary is $88.26 per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).