Plumbing Technician Job ID 251485 Posted 19-Dec-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Facilities Management Location(s) Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada 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. **About the Role:** As a CBRE Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility. 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:** + Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system. + Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. + Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber’s snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer. + Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations; + All minor and major repairs, faucets, toilets, flush valves, pressure relief valves, pressure reducing valves; + Operate threader and or remove/replace/repair all sizes of pipe and all materials of piping. Cast, all plastic piping, stainless, black iron, copper, glass and Victaulic; + Work on all systems but not limited to, heating, cooling, domestic cold water, pumps, heat exchangers, humidifiers, boilers, urinals; + Troubleshoot/rebuild/replace pumps (i.e., submersible, sump, centrifugal, piston); + Solder, braze open flame welding (from tubing to 4” pipe); + Use a material management system to reduce waste and create appropriate inventory; + Pricing a job, creating material list for the invoices; + Creating invoices, sending to the office for billing; + Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices. + Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair. + Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed. + Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed. + Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements. + Complete all HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc. + Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management. **What You’ll Need:** + Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. + 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. + Valid Driver’s License required. + 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. **Why CBRE?** We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity. Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family. Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range being offered for the Plumber position is between $70,000 - and $82,000. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The candidate will also be eligible for company benefits. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBRE. **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:** CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial 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 individual 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 Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)