Workplace Maintenance Assistant

CBRE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Management team in San Francisco. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and small-scale improvements to office buildings and equipment, ensuring a first-class workplace experience in a fast-paced setting.

You will coordinate with building engineers and vendors, complete work orders, and follow safety regulations while delivering reliable, hands-on service with accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to repair appliances, minor carpentry, and painting.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs in office spaces.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections and diagnose problems.
• Assist with installation and modification of furniture and furnishings.
• Resetting and cleaning of shared spaces and meeting rooms; deliver equipment as needed.
• Inspect installations for code compliance and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with building engineers and vendors to complete systems work in tenanted spaces.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good customer relationship skills

Communication skills

Follow basic work routines

Education

High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Facilities Management team supporting a global, high‑profile professional services environment where service excellence, operational rigor, and teamwork matter. This role plays a hands‑on part in delivering a seamless, first‑class workplace experience in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility setting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a polished, people‑centric workplace that values collaboration, accountability, and service mindset while offering clear opportunities for career growth, skill development, and long‑term advancement within FM.

About The Role

As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for proving support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs within office spaces.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of furniture, office table and chairs and additional indoor furnishings
• Resetting and cleaning of shared spaces, meeting rooms, conference areas and hotel desks. Furniture reset, delivering temporary equipment and supplies.
• Conduct building walkarounds to develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio buildings, their layouts, functions, and complexities
• Investigate faults, identify causes and effect remedies. Directly complete minor repairs, painting and installations where required.
• Liaise with building engineer team and vendors to escort and ensure completion of building systems work with in tenanted space.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Ensure corrective / repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

This is not a comprehensive list of job requirements, additional tasks may be included.

What You’ll Need

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Not limited to, basic knowledge and ability to repair appliances, minor carpentry repairs to interior office spaces and painting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job‑related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Good customer relationship skills.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads in compliance with the rules defined by the applicable H&S regulation

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.

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Technician position is $58,000 annually, and the maximum salary for the Maintenance Technician position is $68,000 annually. 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).