Union Mobile Route Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service van provided

Tools and equipment provided

Technology provided

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Union Mobile Route Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across multiple facilities supporting a major telecommunications client.

This mobile role includes a company-issued service van, tools, equipment, and technology provided by CBRE. The position falls under the Engineering and Technical Services function, ensuring facilities meet safety, operational, and client standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3–4 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Universal CFC (EPA) Certification required.
• Experience supporting HVAC and building systems in a commercial or critical environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, stooping, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, or mobile device for work orders, email, training, and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply technical knowledge to solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, control systems, and general building components across multiple sites.
• Review work orders, estimate labor and materials, complete repairs, and document everything.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Inspect building systems to ensure design specs and client environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and company directives.
• Operate a company-issued vehicle safely for daily route-based tasks.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and client representatives.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

EPA Universal Certification

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

HVAC/building systems knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or trade school with 3–4 years’ related experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Union Mobile Route Engineer

Job Information

• Job Family / Function: Engineering & Technical Services
• Location: Mobile / Route-based (supporting critical telecommunications sites)
• Union: IUOE Local 39

About the Role

As a CBRE Union Mobile Route Engineer, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across multiple facilities supporting a major telecommunications client’s critical retail and infrastructure sites. This is a mobile role, and CBRE provides a company-issued service van, tools, equipment, and technology needed to be successful.

This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, which supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment to ensure facilities meet operational, safety, and client standards. Work is governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, control systems, and general building components across multiple sites.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate labor and materials, complete repairs efficiently, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Inspect building systems including HVAC, fire alarms, and plumbing to ensure systems operate within design specifications and client environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and company directives.
• Operate a company-issued vehicle safely while executing daily route-based responsibilities.
• Apply technical knowledge, standard procedures, and sound judgment to solve routine to moderately complex maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and client representatives.
• Model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values and positively impact team performance and service delivery.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3–4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Universal CFC (EPA) Certification required.
• Experience supporting HVAC and building systems in a commercial or critical environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, stooping, and lifting/carrying 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, or mobile device for work orders, email, training, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply technical experience to determine appropriate solutions.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully pass all CBRE pre‑employment requirements, including:

• Criminal background check
• Employment verification
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Drug screen
• Physical ability testing

Additional Information

This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Should any element of this job description conflict with the provisions of the applicable CBA, the terms and conditions of the CBA will prevail.

Work Authorization Requirement

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