Union Lead Mobile Building Engineer - San Francisco/Sunnyvale, CA

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 Union Mobile Route Engineer, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across multiple facilities supporting a major administrative office space and R&D lab space. This is a mobile role, and CBRE provides a company-issued service van, tools, equipment, and technology needed to be successful.

This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, which supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment to ensure facilities meet operational, safety, and client standards. Work is governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, control systems, and general building components across multiple sites.

• Review assigned work orders, estimate labor and materials, complete repairs efficiently, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Support and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.

• Inspect building systems including HVAC, fire alarms, and plumbing to ensure systems operate within design specifications and client environmental requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and company directives.

• Operate a company-issued vehicle safely while executing daily route-based responsibilities.

• Apply technical knowledge, standard procedures, and sound judgment to solve routine to moderately complex maintenance issues.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and client representatives.

• Model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values and positively impact team performance and service delivery

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Universal CFC (EPA) Certification required.

• Experience supporting HVAC and building systems in a commercial or critical environment.

• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, stooping, and lifting/carrying 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to use a computer, tablet, or mobile device for work orders, email, training, and documentation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyze problems and apply technical experience to determine appropriate solutions.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully pass all CBRE pre‑employment requirements, including:

• Criminal background check

• Employment verification

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

• Drug screen

• Physical ability testing

This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Should any element of this job description conflict with the provisions of the applicable CBA, the terms and conditions of the CBA will prevail.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment thathelps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers andforward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborativeculture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service andexcellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsetsof our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course andrealize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

ApplicantAI Use Disclosure

We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $80.00 per hour and the maximum salary is $88.26 per year. 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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)