Electrician - Facilities maintenance - Life Sciences in Durham NC

About The Role

As a CBRE Electrician, you will inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in this primary pharmaceutical client site. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform new installations of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair: Electrical distribution systems, Panels, breakers, and transformers, Motors, VFDs, and control circuits, Lighting systems and emergency power systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of critical systems, including: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Backup generators (interface and support), Building automation system (BAS) interfaces (as applicable).
• Check, repair, and replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Assure that equipment is being maintained and operating in a safe manner.
• Review historical maintenance records to create proactive inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Provide efficient and reliable service to customers.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need

• A High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred.
• A Master Electrician license required as dictated by local electrical codes.
• A Valid Driver's license required.
• To 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.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Adequate understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth. Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc. First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.