Job Information
CBRE Utilities Technician / Utilities Operator in Caguas, Puerto Rico
Utilities Technician / Utilities Operator
Job ID
184023
Posted
10-Sep-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Caguas - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Juncos - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Las Piedras - Puerto Rico - United States of America
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.
About the role
Use advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of industrial systems and equipment. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Use several trade skills such as HVAC (particularly Boilers and Chillers), plumbing, and electrical.
This position is onsite in Las Piedras, PR for the third shift: Sunday to Thursday 10:30pm to 6:30am
What you’ll do
Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and material needed to complete repair. Order materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.
What you’ll need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
May require valid driver's license.
Communication skills
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
Financial knowledge
Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
Reasoning ability
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Scope of responsibility
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
Safety
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:
Complete all required and assigned health and safety training at a satisfactory level,
Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all health and safety related requirements at all times,
Participate in all health and safety related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
Why CBRE?
We offer comprehensive benefits such as health, vision and life insurance, 401k, personal time off, among others.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)