Licensed Plumber
Job ID
287349
Posted
21-Jul-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Austin - Texas - 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
At CBRE, we keep facilities flowing-literally. As a Plumber, you'll be part of a trusted team that ensures the integrity and efficiency of building systems across world-class properties. Join us and bring your expertise to a global leader in real estate services.
As a CBRE Plumber, you will coordinate general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and fixing of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function.
What you'll do
Repair, install, replace, test, and solve the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.
Install new water systems, piping, and fixtures by blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
Ensure waste and vent lines are in good operating condition using a plumber's snake, vacuum plunger, or jet washer.
Support colleagues or external workers with projects or equipment installations.
Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
Offer training to additional team members for them to carry out minor plumbing maintenance and repairs.
Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned.
Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
Finish the HSE programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury to management.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Explain difficult or sensitive information
What you'll need
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred.
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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc. and CMMS
Why CBRE?
We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!
Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, holiday pay, and much more.
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week
Competitive Pay
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Other keywords: Plumbing, pipe, drain, medical gas, snaking, auger, backflow, clogged, commercial.
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).
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).
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| Location | Austin, TX |
| Industry | Real Estate/Property Management |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1906 |
| Website | http://www.cbre.com/ |
CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.
As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.