Union Helper Job ID 256824 Posted 27-Jan-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) New York City - New York - United States of America **About The Role:** As a CBRE Union Helper, you will perform technical, and non-technical general building maintenance, and minor repair duties. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical and HVAC equipment and systems. **What You'll Do:** + Assist the engineering staff in operating the building mechanical and HVAC systems + Assist in the maintenance and repairs of all equipment incidental to the operation of the building mechanical and HVAC systems + Perform general labor work as assigned including receiving deliveries, loading, unloading, moving materials, and putting away stock. + Perform building checks of mechanical areas and logging conditions during daily rounds + Identify and report maintenance hazards or other property condition concerns. + Perform housekeeping functions within all mechanical and HVAC spaces for upkeep. This includes, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and painting. + Perform other minor repairs under supervision. + Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed. + Follow a set procedure in the performance of repetitive tasks or job activities. + Impact through methods, tasks, and duties which are clearly defined and followed with little to no discretion. **What You'll Need:** To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. + High School Diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college program or technical school. + May require a valid driver's license. + Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. + Ability to develop skills to perform basic activities in own job. + Proven ability to optimally communicate. + Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality. + Simple math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups. **Why CBRE** When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. **Our Values in Hiring** At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications. **Disclaimers** 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 or $41.27 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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, leveraging 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. 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