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At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.
We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for a rewarding career in Management? Read on to learn more!
About the Role
In this role you will be the leader for multiple internal and external functions of operations and maintenance and ensure a safe working environment for a large fulfillment center facility. The SMM serves as the Site leader for the CBRE team and is responsible for all aspects of performance, as well as client relationships. They lead the execution of the overall preventive maintenance process, monitor compliance to the metrics daily, and guide their team to provide immediate resolution to equipment downtime.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
- Provide leadership to a team of Maintenance and Area Maintenance Managers.
- Develop and implement reliability plans that support increasing the uptime of the facility.
- Ensure compliance with standard process and procedures; trains, commissions equipment, collects, measures, and analyzes key performance indicators to improve processes and enhance customer’s experience.
- Lead vendor relationships to ensure sites are receiving world class service.
- Provide monitoring, auditing, and implementation of maintenance execution, and institutes and audits training drills across the network.
- Maintain accountability for budgets, capital planning and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and hire bar raising talent for site leadership roles.
- Lead/Support the performance of employees through mentoring and skill development to improve work performance and develop employee potential.
- Participate in corporate-sponsored programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
- Monitor appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
- 7+ years’ experience leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing or maintenance environment. Must include experience in supervising hourly and salaried employees.
- 4+ years' experience working directly with the maintenance and upkeep of manufacturing equipment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used to perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound.
- Must have an understanding of repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to travel off-site as needed.
- Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
CBRE Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Disability benefit program
- 401k company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
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).
Job Summary
At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.
We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for a rewarding career in Management? Read on to learn more!
About the Role
In this role you will be the leader for multiple internal and external functions of operations and maintenance and ensure a safe working environment for a large fulfillment center facility. The SMM serves as the Site leader for the CBRE team and is responsible for all aspects of performance, as well as client relationships. They lead the execution of the overall preventive maintenance process, monitor compliance to the metrics daily, and guide their team to provide immediate resolution to equipment downtime.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
- Provide leadership to a team of Maintenance and Area Maintenance Managers.
- Develop and implement reliability plans that support increasing the uptime of the facility.
- Ensure compliance with standard process and procedures; trains, commissions equipment, collects, measures, and analyzes key performance indicators to improve processes and enhance customer’s experience.
- Lead vendor relationships to ensure sites are receiving world class service.
- Provide monitoring, auditing, and implementation of maintenance execution, and institutes and audits training drills across the network.
- Maintain accountability for budgets, capital planning and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and hire bar raising talent for site leadership roles.
- Lead/Support the performance of employees through mentoring and skill development to improve work performance and develop employee potential.
- Participate in corporate-sponsored programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
- Monitor appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
- 7+ years’ experience leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing or maintenance environment. Must include experience in supervising hourly and salaried employees.
- 4+ years' experience working directly with the maintenance and upkeep of manufacturing equipment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used to perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound.
- Must have an understanding of repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to travel off-site as needed.
- Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
CBRE Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Disability benefit program
- 401k company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
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).
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Align Your Credentials with CBRE's Trade Requirements
CBRE's Maintenance roles often require state-issued trade licenses or certifications like EPA 608 for HVAC or OSHA safety credentials. Verify yours are valid in the state where the role is posted before applying, as unlicensed candidates rarely advance.
Target Facilities Management Openings Not General Maintenance
CBRE posts Maintenance roles under facilities management, engineering services, and building operations. Searching those specific categories surfaces roles with more defined scopes, which tend to have clearer specialty occupation arguments for H-1B or H-1B1 visa filings.
Browse Open Roles on Migrate Mate Before Applying Directly
CBRE's Maintenance openings are spread across property types and markets. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles where CBRE has an active sponsorship history, so you focus your applications on positions where immigration support is already part of the hiring process.
Ask About LCA Filing Before Accepting an Offer
CBRE must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirm your recruiter has initiated this step before you give notice at your current employer, since LCA processing adds time to your start date.
Use OPT or CPT to Demonstrate On-Site Competency First
CBRE regularly converts F-1 OPT hires in technical roles. If you're on OPT, prioritize placements at CBRE facilities where you can show measurable output. Documented performance during OPT strengthens the case for employer-sponsored H-1B filing before your authorization expires.
Clarify Prevailing Wage Level Early in Negotiations
DOL prevailing wage requirements tie your offered salary to the job's local wage level. For Maintenance roles at CBRE, confirm the wage level the LCA will reflect before finalizing your offer letter, since a mismatch can delay or complicate the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CBRE sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenances?
Yes, CBRE sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Maintenance roles. The key threshold is whether the position meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a normal requirement for the role. Facilities engineering and technical systems roles at CBRE tend to meet this standard more reliably than general upkeep positions.
How do I apply for Maintenance jobs at CBRE?
Start at CBRE's careers portal and search under facilities management or engineering services rather than a generic maintenance category. Filter by location and property type to find roles that match your technical background. Migrate Mate is a useful starting point to identify which CBRE Maintenance openings have a sponsorship history before you invest time in a full application.
Which visa types does CBRE commonly use for Maintenance roles?
CBRE sponsors across several categories for Maintenance hires. H-1B and H-1B1 visa are used for specialty occupation roles like facilities engineers and building systems technicians. F-1 OPT and CPT support students in relevant technical programs. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways are available for longer-term hires in technical positions.
What qualifications does CBRE expect for sponsored Maintenance positions?
CBRE looks for candidates with formal training in building systems, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical trades, typically backed by a technical degree or recognized trade certification. Roles supporting commercial or institutional properties often require specific licensure like EPA 608 or state electrician credentials. Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and working within a computerized maintenance management system strengthens your profile significantly.
How do I time my application given visa processing timelines?
If you're targeting H-1B sponsorship, USCIS's cap-subject filing window opens in April each year, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. That means your offer and LCA need to be in place before March. If you're on OPT, factor in your remaining authorization window and apply to CBRE roles at least three to four months before your status expires to allow time for petition preparation.