About This Role – Union Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Location: Ridgefield, CT

Facility: 2 million sq. ft.

Pharmaceutical North American Headquarters:

Join the CBRE Team as a Union Mechanic, where you’ll help maintain facilities perfection at one of the most innovative pharmaceutical headquarters in North America. This role is part of our Engineering and Technical Services function, supporting a high-performance environment with precision and care.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

- Union Position with excellent benefits

• 2nd Shift – 3:30-11:30 Sun-Thurs. skip the traffic and enjoy a smoother commute
• Work at a state-of-the-art 2M sq. ft. facility focused on innovation and excellence
• Be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and technical expertise

This is a great opportunity for mechanically skilled professionals who want to be part of something big, while enjoying the stability and support of a union-backed role.

What you’ll do:

Work under general supervision of the Account Director at a GMP regulated facility maintaining FDA quality standards.

Document all work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Maintain, adjust, and repair a variety of machines and equipment used to support building, manufacturing, and R&D operations.

Perform all work assigned within the constraints of the CBA and in accordance with all company and customer standards, policies, and safe work practices. Maintain compliance with all Department Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain equipment and machinery in working order by performing preventive maintenance and repair of all building systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and component parts, refrigeration, water distribution and drainage systems. Other tasks include: Lubricate equipment, change filters, repack valves, adjust and renew belts, clean traps and strainers, repack bearings, replace packing glands, gaskets, valves, cleaning, repairing, and replace equipment or other components, using hand tools and power tools, order parts and materials as needed to complete preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

Maintain building support equipment, such as: cooling towers, evaporative condensers, centrifugal, reciprocating and scroll refrigeration equipment, variable volume fan systems, centrifugal and axial fans, heat pumps, pumps, compressors, generators, steam traps, heat exchangers, filters and filtration systems, louvers, vanes, mixing boxes, and other equipment.

Perform scheduled inspections to verify equipment and facilities are functioning within limits; observe, listen, and use test equipment to detect, document and repair leaks, malfunctions, and defective parts on machinery and systems.

Provide work direction or assistance to other trades, as needed to complete tasks related to operating and maintaining equipment and systems.

What you’ll need:

- 5 or more years of experience as a trade journeyman in a Bio-medical, Pharma environment; may be offset with relevant military or industrial technical training.

• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Current State of Connecticut D2 or S2 license.
• Valid motor vehicle license.
• High School diploma or GED.
• English comprehension and Mathematics (Basic Level).
• Experienced in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems.
• Operating within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, lifts, and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch while performing duties

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

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.

Union Rate: $44.27

Why CBRE?

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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.

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.