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CBRE • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3w ago

Plumber

Job ID

235175

Posted

27-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

North Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Plumber, you will be responsible for general preventive maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, mechanical and distribution systems throughout a facility.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot 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.
Assist other staff members or contractors on projects or equipment installations.
Complete plumbing safety inspections on backflow devices.
Provide training to other staff members so they can perform light plumbing maintenance and repair.
Perform general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
Respond to emergency situations, summoning extra help as needed.
Follow all activity policies and procedures, always including all HSE-related requirements.
Complete all 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.

What You’ll Need:

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. Plumbing certification at the Journeyman level required. Medical Gas certification and Backflow certification preferred. Valid Driver’s License required. 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The maximum salary for the Plumber position is $80,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. 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).