Union Electrician

Union Electrician

Job ID

294534

Posted

08-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Santa Clara - California - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Engineer, you will be a part of a team of in-house technicians responsible for a site's equipment

maintenance, operations, repair, and instrument calibration processes.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support,

monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Perform in-house maintenance, operations, and repair of critical data center equipment. Working regular

hours at a stationary data center campus. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service

and equipment.

• Address major network problems impacting multiple business locations, major network elements, or site

outages. Verify all documentation is accurate and maintained.

• Maintain routine maintenance schedules, system configurations, technical reference materials, etc.
• Participate in user training of system and application updates/enhancements. Create training

documentation.

• Write, review, and update Critical Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) which will include the use of various computer

programs

• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex

assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job

disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values (Respect, Integrity,

Service, Excellence). 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.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Collateral duties include act as backup for shift monitoring duties, which will include night and weekend

shifts when needed to cover for shift technicians vacation or absence.

What You'll Need:

• Journeyman's license and Membership in good standing with IBEW Local 332
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a

diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or

supervisory experience 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.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to navigate various types of electrical, mechanical and control drawings
• Experience with BMS and Control Systems Familiarity and/or appreciation of the operational controls in

a data center (Ability to follow detailed Methods of Procedure

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (will be communicating with clients)
• Ability to work interdisciplinary with other trades
• A drug test and background check are required
• 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.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Electrician position is $198,702.40 annually. 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.

Find out more

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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