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Union Lead Operating Engineer

CBRE

Fremont, CAJob$58/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$58/hr
Location
Fremont, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Union Lead Operating Engineer is responsible for efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at an assigned location. The role provides support, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs, while assigning and monitoring team activities, maintaining procedures and inventory, and serving as a contact for contractors. The position also coaches team members and contributes to improvements in maintenance programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventive MaintenanceMechanical Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems MaintenancePlumbing Systems MaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeJudgmentOrganizational SkillsLifting 50 LbsStanding and WalkingClimbing Stairs and LaddersStoopingInquisitive MindsetAdaptability

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or Trade School Diploma or Equivalent Experience and Education4+ Years Job-Related ExperiencePrior Shift Management or Supervisory Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Lead Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for the proper efficient operations and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for an assigned location. 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

  • Assign and monitor maintenance activities and projects to team members.

  • Conduct preventive maintenance tasks. This includes changing filters, lubricating motors, replacing lamps, etc.

  • Continuously recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program.

  • Develop and maintain maintenance procedures. Act as point of contact for outside contractors and technicians.

  • Maintain stock and inventory control.

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

  • Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement

. • Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.

  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.

  • What You’ll Need:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

  • 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.

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

  • Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

*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.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Lead Operation Engineer position is $58 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,373 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58/hr
  • California median$27–32/hr64 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–30/hr531 hourly ranges

This rate, $58/hr, is 100% above the California median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Facilities Maintenance hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in California and 1,373 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (885 postings).
Education
28 of the 1,373 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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