Union maintenance technician

Union Maintenance Technician - Tues-Sat 2nd Shift

Job ID

244510

Posted

23-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America

About the role

Love fixing things and making spaces work better? CBRE is looking for a facility Union Maintenance Technician at a Cambridge Life Science Facility who will take pride in keeping buildings running like clockwork. If you're hands-on, reliable, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.

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.

2nd Shift Union Maintenance Technician position in Innovative Bio-Medical Research Facility with Great Benefits.

Hours are - Tues-Sat 1:30PM-10:00 PM

What you'll do

Assist with repairs of buildings and installed systems to include (but not limited to): plumbing systems, building equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.

Perform Preventative Maintenance and Reactive tasks, as needed.

Complete Work Orders safely while wearing all appropriate PPE.

Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety laws.

Maintain facility grounds and property by performing tasks such as raking, sweeping, leaf blowing or snow removal.

Clean fixtures, perform light carpentry/furniture assembly and locksmith tasks.

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

What you'll need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• May require wastewater treatment license.

• May require valid driver's license.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.

• Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!

• Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!

Union Benefits:

This position is a union role, though applicants are not required to be existing members of the union to apply. Prior to onboarding this new hire will need to join the local union. Pay rate is outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA") with the union and benefits are from the union:

• Transit & Parking Reimbursement

• Paid License Renewal

• 7 Holidays

• 5 Floating Holidays

• PTO Days

• Overtime shifts available

• Shift differentials

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

*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.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable

Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is

$32.65 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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).

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