Building Operator

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 Building Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium‑sized buildings, building systems, and equipment.

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.

• Performs daily rounds and log readings
• Reviews and completes daily entries into engineer's log; investigates any issues
• Completes preventative/demand maintenance tasks and input histories into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed; report required changes to supervisor
• Starts‑up/shutdowns building infrastructure equipment
• Ensures maximum energy efficiency, inspects/operates/maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
• Performs repairs such as: replace washers/faucets, clear sinks, toilets and drains, clear grease traps/sumps, re-pack valves, replace pumps/motors, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
• Maintains fan/air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
• Conducts water treatment tests
• Conducts generator tests
• Troubleshoots/repairs all building infrastructure equipment
• Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Responds to tenant requests and emergencies
• Oversees work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards
• Participates in meetings as required
• Pump teardown/minor repairs/alignment
• Perform general building maintenance/repairs (i.e., painting, drywall, grounds maintenance)
• Assist other classifications/trades as required
• Other duties as assigned