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 bespoke 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 Responsible for engineering operations and oversees vendors and subcontractors.

Applies sophisticated skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.

Uses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

What you’ll do

• Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

• Leads operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.

• Arranges for subcontractors as needed.

• Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.

• Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

• Monitors building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

• Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff.

• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll need

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

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of seven years related experience and/or trade school training.

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred.

• Universal CFC certification required.

• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.

Must have the ability to operate an EMS and CMMS system.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and goals.

Responsible for setting work unit and/or project goals.

• Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.
  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.

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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.