Union Lead Mechanic - Saint Louis, MO

Union Lead Mechanic - Saint Louis, MO

Job

Posted: 05-Dec-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type:
Full-time

Areas of Interest:
Building Management, Facilities Management

Location(s):
Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America

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.

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 role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function. You will be responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

• Partner with internal teams on complex maintenance and repair efforts
• Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including HVAC units, boilers, cooling towers, etc.
• Review and assign work orders to team members; directly complete ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs as needed
• Conduct facility inspections and due diligence efforts; report on conditions that impact client occupancy and operations
• Complete hazard assessments and maintain compliance with state, county, or city ordinances, codes, and laws
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of your discipline and some knowledge of related disciplines within the function
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations; may persuade others to reach an agreement
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values
• Impact the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding
• Develop and implement preventive 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

• 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
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of this role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems
• Experience analyzing information and applying standard practices to make judgments
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset
• Excellent 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

* 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.

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

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