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Union Svc Engineer

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CBRE

Union Svc Engineer

Chicago, IL
    CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

    About the role

    As a Union Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing equipment, creating preventative maintenance strategies, and updating user manuals.

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This job is a part of the Technical/ Engineering Services functional area which focuses on providing technical support on a variety of tasks, including performing preventive and ongoing maintenance and repairs on equipment/systems and evaluating and recommending equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.

What you'll do

  • Minimum 5 years experience with Commercial Refrigeration And HVAC
  • Apply standard basics and techniques/procedures to do sophisticated assignments.
  • Lead others and share in-depth knowledge of field subject area.
  • Exercise judgment based on the review of many sources of information.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.
  • Partner with clients, engineers, and other technicians to ensure that services are completed.
  • Follow up on service requests and provide customer feedback.
  • Monitor equipment and machinery performance and develop preventative maintenance measures.
  • Conduct quality assurance and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Deliver demonstrations to ensure safe effective use of equipment
  • Monitor inventory and reorder materials when needed.
  • Stay ahead of industry developments.
  • Write reports and present findings to Managers and Supervisors on a regular basis.


  • EPA Universal and HVAC License required.
  • Minimum 5 years experience with Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC
  • Excellent listening and customer service skills.
  • Superb work ethic and a growth mindset.
  • Membership in Local 597
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!
  • Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
  • 40-45 hours a week

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada)


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).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: CBRE-184036
Employment Type: Full Time