Union Mechanic

Union Facility Mechanic

Milwaukee, WI

About the Role

As a CBRE Union Facility Mechanic, you will support a major telecommunications client by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems and critical facility infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring facility reliability, safety, and operational efficiency through preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs.

This position is part of CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team, responsible for delivering exceptional maintenance and operational support in a mission-critical environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related building systems.
• Monitor facility equipment and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Investigate equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to maintenance requests, equipment alarms, and emergency service situations.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate and work alongside vendors and contractors performing maintenance or repair work.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules and equipment operating documentation.
• Apply technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve complex facility issues.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE's RISE values.
• Support operational activities that contribute to overall facility performance and reliability.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of facility maintenance, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience maintaining commercial, industrial, telecommunications, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively prioritize work assignments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• An inquisitive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to safely perform work in varying environmental conditions.

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.

Why CBRE?

Join the world's leading commercial real estate services firm and support one of the nation's largest telecommunications organizations. At CBRE, you'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, collaboration, and career growth while maintaining critical facilities that keep businesses connected.