Union Mechanic

CBRE, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Union Mechanic to support operation, inspection and maintenance of assigned facilities.

You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC units, boilers, cooling towers and related systems, ensuring reliability and occupancy comfort. You will review and assign work orders, conduct facility inspections, report conditions impacting operations, and maintain compliance with applicable codes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HVAC units, boilers, cooling towers, and related systems.
• Review and assign work orders to team members and perform repairs as needed.
• Conduct facility inspections and due diligence to report conditions affecting occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role:As a CBRE Union Mechanic, you will support the operation, inspection, and maintenance processes in an assigned facility. 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 • 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. • Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them. • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. • Impact the quality of own work. • Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. • Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding. What You’ll Need: • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. • 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems. • Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Organizational skills with a strong 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.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).