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CBRE Maintenance Technician in Houston, Texas
Maintenance Technician
Location: DowntownHouston, Texas
Building Type: Class A OfficeBuilding (Tenancy within Complex)
Work Environment: Technicalcoordination and facility operations within a corporate office environment
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician serves as the primary on-sitetechnical resource for a client space within a Class A office building locatedin downtown Houston. This position is responsible for initial troubleshooting,routine site inspections, system monitoring, and coordination with preferredservice providers. The role emphasizes accurate problem identification, timelyescalation, preventive maintenance oversight, and effective vendor managementto ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant building operations. TheMaintenance Technician is the primary responsible party for after-hours andemergency response support on a 24x7 basis, as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform initial inspection and high-leveltroubleshooting of building systems to identify root causes of issues.
· Conduct routine and critical site inspections tomonitor space conditions and system performance.
· Perform minor repairs as needed, including lighthandyman work, furniture adjustments, and basic non-specialty repairs.
· Determine when issues require escalation andcoordinate corrective actions with approved and preferred service vendors.
· Serve as the on-site liaison for vendors,including escorting contractors, overseeing work activity, and verifyingcompletion against approved scope.
· Monitor day-to-day operation of mechanical,electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
· Maintain working knowledge of HVAC systemsincluding AHUs, VAVs, pumps, chilled and condenser water systems.
· Monitor electrical systems including panels,breakers, switchgear, ATS, and UPS systems.
· Utilize the Building Management System (BMS) tomonitor system performance, review alarms, and assist vendors with diagnostics.
· Create, update, track, and close work orderswithin the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
· Schedule, coordinate, and monitor preventivemaintenance activities in accordance with prescribed service frequencies andmaintenance programs.
· Verify completion of preventive maintenancetasks and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
· Maintain organized service records, inspectionreports, and vendor documentation.
· Ensure all vendor-performed work complies withsafety standards, building policies, and applicable codes.
· Respond to service requests, system alarms, andemergency conditions in accordance with established procedures.
· Serve as the primary responsible party forafter-hours on-call and emergency response support on a 24x7 basis, as needed.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma, GED, or trade schoolcertification required.
· 3–6 years of experience in commercial buildingoperations, facilities maintenance, or technical coordination roles.
· Solid working knowledge of HVAC, electrical,plumbing, and building control systems.
· Demonstrated ability to perform initialdiagnostics and clearly communicate technical findings to vendors andmanagement.
· Experience coordinating, scheduling, andoverseeing third-party service providers preferred.
· Ability to work independently as the primaryon-site technical point of contact.
· Proficiency with CMMS platforms and MicrosoftOutlook, Word, and Excel.
· Strong organizational, communication, andfollow-up skills.
· Willingness and ability to provide 24x7 on-callsupport as required by building operations.
· Some travel may be required (e.g., Austin, TX).
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
· Ability to walk the property, climb stairs orladders, and access mechanical spaces as needed.
· Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops,and occasionally outdoors in varying conditions.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Stateswithout the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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)