Los Angeles - California - United States of America
Job Details
Job Title: Union Chiller Assistant
Job Information
Job Family / Function: Engineering / Technical Services
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $64.14/hour (Union negotiated rate)
About The Role
As a CBRE Union Chiller Assistant, you will support a major telecommunications client across critical sites in the Los Angeles area. You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining and supporting essential facility equipment, ensuring system reliability and uptime in a mission-critical environment.
This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, which provides support, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You will assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for chiller systems and related equipment to help ensure continuous operations.
This is a union position, and all terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
What You’ll Do
- Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and restoring routine technical service and equipment issues
- Support maintenance of chiller systems and related HVAC/mechanical equipment in critical environments
- Help maintain routine maintenance schedules, system configurations, and technical documentation
- Assist in resolving equipment or system issues impacting site operations and ensure proper documentation is maintained
- Support user training related to system updates and maintenance procedures as needed
- Apply standard principles and procedures to complete assigned technical tasks
- Collaborate with team members and follow established protocols to support operational goals
- Communicate clearly with team members, vendors, and stakeholders regarding maintenance activities and system status
- Adhere to all safety procedures and compliance standards while performing assigned duties
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required
- Minimum of 2–3 years of job-related experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance
- EPA Universal Certification required
- Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs or more
- Basic knowledge of HVAC/chiller systems and troubleshooting principles
- Ability to follow established procedures and apply problem-solving skills in standard situations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- General familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Willingness to learn and grow within a technical, team-oriented environment
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Disclaimers
- This is a union position, and all terms and conditions of employment are subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In the event of any discrepancy between this job description and the CBA, the CBA will prevail.
- CBRE is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of CBRE pre-employment screening, including background check, employment verification, and any other job-related assessments permitted by law.
CBRE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with all applicable pay transparency laws. The posted compensation for this position is $64.14 per hour, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Compensation is determined by the negotiated union rate, and all pay practices are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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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