CBRE
Union Operating Engineer 2nd Shift
Job ID
231720
Posted
26-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Des Plaines - Illinois - United States of America
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 coordinated 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:
CBRE is seeking a skilled Union Operating Engineer to support an Aerospace Technology Facility in Des Plaines. This 3rd-shift position will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of a facility encompassing various building sizes, industrial systems, and equipment.
As part of the Engineering and Technical Services team, the Union Operating Engineer will provide essential support in the following areas:
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Electrical systems
Carpentry
Preventive maintenance
General equipment and system repairs
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the operational efficiency of a critical aerospace technology facility.
What You’ll Do:
Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building.
Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, etc.
Verify field conditions and perform any vital repairs or adjustments.
Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the property.
Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.
Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.
Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage.
Document and report activities to supervisor.
Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.
Finish the required Safety Training as scheduled and answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Work within broad guidelines and policies.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.
*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.
What You’ll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience, 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. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Journeyman or EPA Universal 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.
Willingness to take a new point of view on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
Why CBRE?
A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!
Paid Union medical benefits after 6 months and hourly pension
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Work/life balance! 40-45 hours a week
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable
Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is
or $49.65 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
231720
Posted
26-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Des Plaines - Illinois - United States of America
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 coordinated 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:
CBRE is seeking a skilled Union Operating Engineer to support an Aerospace Technology Facility in Des Plaines. This 3rd-shift position will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of a facility encompassing various building sizes, industrial systems, and equipment.
As part of the Engineering and Technical Services team, the Union Operating Engineer will provide essential support in the following areas:
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Electrical systems
Carpentry
Preventive maintenance
General equipment and system repairs
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the operational efficiency of a critical aerospace technology facility.
What You’ll Do:
Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building.
Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, etc.
Verify field conditions and perform any vital repairs or adjustments.
Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the property.
Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.
Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.
Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage.
Document and report activities to supervisor.
Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.
Finish the required Safety Training as scheduled and answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Work within broad guidelines and policies.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.
*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.
What You’ll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience, 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. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Journeyman or EPA Universal 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.
Willingness to take a new point of view on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
Why CBRE?
A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!
Paid Union medical benefits after 6 months and hourly pension
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Work/life balance! 40-45 hours a week
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable
Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is
or $49.65 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)