Union Lead Operating Engineer

CBRE, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Fremont, California is seeking a Union Lead Operating Engineer to oversee efficient operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a major site.

You will supervise a team, coordinate preventive maintenance, and act as the primary contact for outside contractors, ensuring safety and reliability. This role requires a high school diploma or trade diploma with 4-5 years' related experience, supervisory background, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign and monitor maintenance activities and projects to team members.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and work with outside contractors.
• Maintain stock and inventory control for parts and supplies.
• Coach others and lead by example to meet CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience

Job description

## Union Lead Operating EngineerUnion Lead Operating EngineerJob ID303767Posted06-Nov-2026Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestEngineering/MaintenanceLocation(s)Fremont - California - United States of America**About the Role:**As a CBRE Union Lead Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for the proper efficient operations and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for an assigned location. 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**• Assign and monitor maintenance activities and projects to team members.• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks. This includes changing filters, lubricating motors, replacing lamps, etc.• Continuously recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program.• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures. Act as point of contact for outside contractors and technicians.• Maintain stock and inventory control.• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement. • Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.• Work within broad guidelines and policies.• Explain difficult or sensitive information.• **What You’ll Need:**• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.• 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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.• Organizational skills with an advanced 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.Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Lead Operation Engineer position is $58 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has 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).**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 and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.