Union Apprentice Engineer

Union Apprentice Engineer

Union Apprentice Engineer

Job ID 291947

Posted 18-Aug-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Lisle - Illinois - United States of America

About the Role

As a CBRE Union Apprentice Engineer, you will perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial 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.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Oversee outside contractors performing landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Perform and record assigned repairs as well as emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Review, evaluate, and complete assigned work orders.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform welding, carpentry, furniture assembly, and locksmith tasks.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Local 94 Union Operators license required. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

• 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• 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.

• CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The maximum salary of $41600 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance

• 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.