Union Lead Mechanic Job ID 270245 Posted 13-Apr-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Oberlin - Ohio - United States of America
About the Role
As a CBRE Union Lead Mechanic, you will oversee and support the operation, inspection and maintenance processes in an assigned facility, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. You will be responsible for providing support, preventative maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with internal teams on complex maintenance and repair efforts.
- Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas. This includes HVAC units, Boilers, Cooling Towers, etc.
- Review and assign work orders to team members. Directly complete ongoing preventive and repairs as needed.
- Conduct facility inspections and due diligence efforts. Report on conditions that impact client occupancy and operations.
- Complete Hazard Assessments. Maintain compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
- Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
- Have 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 Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and efficiency of equipment and systems.
- Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance tasks Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
- Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve common goals.
- Understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards in the maintenance industry.
Why CBRE?When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
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Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Lead Mechanic position is $35.00 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.
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