Electrician (Facilities Maintenance)

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 Electrician, you will inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities. 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: • Oversee electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance. Perform new installations of equipment. • Check, repair, and replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes. • Assure that equipment is being maintained and operating in a safe manner. • Review historical maintenance records to create proactive inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance schedules. • Provide efficient and reliable service to customers. • Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems. • Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function. • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement. • Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team. • Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. • Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.
What You’ll Need: • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred. Valid Driver's license required. • 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. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. • Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents. • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. • Advanced math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages discounts and commissions.
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.

Core Technical Responsibilities
Troubleshoot electro mechanical failures across automated material handling, robotic, and packaging systems
Perform structured fault isolation using multimeters, clamp meters, and basic diagnostic tools
Trace control circuits using electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and point to point wiring prints
Diagnose device level faults on PLC controlled equipment including sensors, inputs, outputs, and actuators
Replace and recommission field devices including photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, solenoids, and limit switches
Inspect and repair mechanical power transmission components including chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys, couplings, and bearings
Service motors and drives including motor starters, contactors, overloads, and variable frequency drives
Validate safety circuits including e stops, light curtains, interlocks, and guard switches
Perform alignment, tensioning, and timing adjustments on high speed conveyor and sortation equipment
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks using task standards and tolerance ranges
Capture failure codes, device states, and repair actions in CMMS with clear technical notes

Systems and Technology Exposure

Technicians in this role regularly work with:
High speed conveyor and sortation systems including merges , diverts, transfers, and accumulation zones
Robotic handling and automated workstations such as pick modules, palletizing cells, or guided automation platforms
PLC based control systems at the field device level including input and output devices and control panels
Motor control systems including starters, contactors, overload protection, and variable speed drives
Electrical distribution panels and low voltage industrial control circuits
Pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air preparation units
Hydraulic components where installed, including actuators and control valves
Industrial safety systems including guarded zones, interlock circuits, and emergency stop networks
Smart sensors including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and barcode based detection devices
Maintenance and asset tracking platforms such as CMMS for work orders and asset history

Required Background
High school diploma or GED
One or more years of hands on technical maintenance experience in an industrial or automated setting
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability
Experience working with industrial equipment, controls components, or automation devices
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Comfortable using digital tools and maintenance tracking systems
Physically able to lift up to fifty pounds and work at elevation when required
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Background
Technical diploma or associate degree in mechatronics, robotics, electrical, or industrial maintenance
Two or more years supporting automated or robotics driven equipment
Experience working around PLC controlled systems and industrial controls panels
Experience troubleshooting sensors, drives, and motor control circuits
CMMS usage experience
Formal apprenticeship or trade program completion
Training in industrial electrical safety practices

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Mechatronic & Robotics Tech position is $61,152.00 annually [or $29.40 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Mechatronic & Robotics Tech position is $74,672.00 annually [or $35.90 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).