Workplace Experience Specialist

CBRE, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Technical Coordinator to assist engineering operations alongside technicians, vendors, and subcontractors. You will support preventive maintenance, repairs, and building systems management as part of Engineering and Technical Services.

The role focuses on delivering reliable facility operations, following established procedures, and ensuring client spaces remain functional and safe. The position requires basic certifications and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to follow basic work routines.

Responsibilities

• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Review work orders and resolve issues.
• Schedule preventive maintenance with clients to minimize downtime.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life.
• Verify that work is completed and spaces are in prime working condition.
• Follow defined procedures and perform tasks under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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 Technical Coordinator, you will assist with engineering operations alongside a team of technicians, vendors, and subcontractors.

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

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Review work orders and resolve issues.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

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 realize your full potential.

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum rate for this position is $18.75 per hour and the maximum rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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 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).