Union Mobile Route Engineer

CBRE; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Mobile Route Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across multiple facilities, ensuring systems operate within design specs and safety guidelines.

You will review work orders, manage materials, and lead by example in line with CBRE RISE values, while operating company vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or trade school diploma with 3–4 years of job‑related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and Universal CFC certification required.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Proficient in MS Office products and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire life safety and control systems.
• Review work orders, estimate time and materials, maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Implement a preventive maintenance program to extend equipment life.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and safety directives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Work order system

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.

Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is $38.50 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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:

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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