Union Lead Mechanic - Saint Louis, MO Job ID 250679 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. **About the Role** 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. **What You’ll Do** + 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 **What You’ll Need** + 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 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. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. 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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). **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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