Union Operating Engineer

Union Operating Engineer

Job ID

293346

Posted

31-Aug-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the Role:

Keep the Systems Running. As a CBRE Union Operating Engineer you'll be the hands-on expert ensuring commercial kitchen spaces stay comfortable and compliant. From installing and calibrating complex control systems to fixing and maintaining critical equipment, your technical skills will make a real impact. Lead with precision and safety while modeling CBRE's RISE values and keeping operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do:

• Install, repair, adjust, service, and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems used for commercial kitchen heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment. This includes the calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.

• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.

• Solve equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.

• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish tasks and solve routine problems.

• Have a broad knowledge of own job subject area and some knowledge of several job fields 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.

• *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.

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 3-4 years of job-related experience.

• City of Chicago Engineering License.

• This work will work in a commercial kitchen. The successful candidate, should have relevant experience, repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment including walk in coolers, freezers, over head exhaust, ovens, warmers, etc.

• 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.

• 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.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive approach.

Why CBRE

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

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• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark

• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

• Competitive Pay

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

Other Common Titles: HVAC Service Technician, Commercial Service Technician, Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, Heating and Cooling Technician, Service Technician, Refrigeration Technician, HVAC Mechanic, HVAC Apprentice, Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, HVAC Specialist

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

• The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Operating Engineer position is $49.70 per hour . Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. 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. 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 GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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