Union Utility Engineer-San Francisco

CBRE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Utility Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to manage water, gas, and electricity tasks for an assigned site. You will support preventive maintenance, repairs, and system improvements as part of Engineering and Technical Services.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with CBRE teams. Responsibilities include designing infrastructure plans, installing and maintaining equipment, inspecting systems, and escalating issues to management while applying standard

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 4–5 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure plans for utility tasks.
• Assist installation and maintenance of new equipment and existing machinery.
• Conduct detailed inspections to identify improvements.
• Oversee electrical grids and related systems.
• Notify management of issues and escalate as needed.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and offer innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across disciplines.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact customer, operational and project activities within teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and explain complex information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Math skills

Analytical judgment

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a CBRE Union Utility Engineer, you will manage utility tasks that relate to water, gas, and electricity matters for an assigned location. 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

• Design and implement the infrastructure plans.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of new equipment and upkeep of existing machinery.
• Conduct detailed inspections to identify areas of improvement.
• Oversee the functionality of electrical grids and other systems.
• Alert management on utility issues and resolve them. Escalate complex issues to Sr. management.
• 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 management or supervisory experience is 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.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• 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.

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

Why CBRE

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

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.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Utility Engineer position is $42.10 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

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 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).