Union Mobile Route Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Union Mobile Route Engineer to maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing and life-safety systems across multiple facilities in the region. You will review work orders, estimate materials, and keep inventories stocked to meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and effective communication with clients and team members, ensuring operations run within design specifications and applicable standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school considered.
• Valid driver's license and safety certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to interpret plans, specs and work orders.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across facilities.
• Review work orders, estimate time/materials, and maintain supplies and tools inventory.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life.
• Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure compliant operation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Operate company vehicle and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

PDA

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Mobile Route Engineer, you’ll be responsible for preventive maintenance and corrective repairs for multiple buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds.

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:

• Oversee maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems for multiple facilities to keep building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate time and materials needed to complete the repair, and maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Oversee implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Review inspections to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operate company issued vehicle in execution of daily work responsibilities.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Vaild Driver’s License and Universal CFC certification required.
• 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.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. Tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way.
• Ability to effectively use personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS, and training.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

*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.