Union Local 399 Engineer

CBRE; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE LIS Specialist role in Lisle, IL, focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair of specialized lab instruments used in pharmaceutical research. This position supports a life sciences client on a Monday–Friday day shift, requiring hands-on problem solving, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with researchers and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years in a related field, strong MS Office skills,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs or more.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Willingness to adapt to new perspectives and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment.
• Address major network problems affecting multiple locations and verify documentation.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules and technical references.
• Participate in user training and create training documentation.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and provide solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across related disciplines.
• Lead by example and build consensus following CBRE values.
• Impact a range of activities within own team and related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Judgment & analysis

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE LIS Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development operations for a leading life sciences client. Working a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, you will be responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair of specialized laboratory instruments, equipment, and systems that are essential to scientific discovery and product development. This is an opportunity to apply your advanced technical expertise in a highly innovative environment where your work directly supports breakthrough research.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic laboratory setting and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges. You'll leverage your in-depth knowledge of analytical instrumentation and service procedures to ensure equipment reliability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with researchers, laboratory personnel, and operations teams. If you're looking for a rewarding career that combines technical excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful impact within the life sciences industry, CBRE offers an environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment.

• Address major network problems impacting multiple business locations, major network elements, or site outages. Verify all documentation is accurate and maintained.

• Maintain routine maintenance schedules, system configurations, technical reference materials, etc.

• Participate in user training of system and application updates/enhancements. Create training documentation.

• 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.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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

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.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings.

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.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Local 399 Engineer position is $49.00 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 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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