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Working for CBRE GWS Local

Endless growth opportunities within a Global firm

The role is first responder for all incident call outs, regardless of trade — repairing or making safe HVAC and building services faults, and arranging the correct specialist contractor for the following morning where an issue can't be resolved on the night. It works alongside the FIR Handyperson and carries out preventative maintenance during quieter periods.

What’s in it for you?

1. 10-week cycle: 4 days on, 2 days + 2 nights, 4 days off, 2 standbys (28 shifts per cycle)
2. Competitive hourly rate
3. Paid overtime
4. 5 weeks annual leave
5. Additional 2 days paid leave for charity
6. Job security and stability
7. Pool car available.
8. Ongoing training; technology, equipment, safety, skills.
9. Career pathway support and access to CBRE facilities and real estate careers

About your new role:

- Respond as first responder to all call outs, regardless of trade — repair or make secure, then arrange the correct contractor to attend the following morning if the issue can't be resolved
- Monitor BMS and AIMS alarms if the FIR Handyperson is absent
- Perform steam boiler blow downs where required (training provided)
- Carry out preventative maintenance during the shift when no incidents are occurring
- Provide reporting inputs on: after-hours avoidance (what was triaged and what follow-up is needed), continuous improvement suggestions, surge event hours, alarm root cause, and idle time waiting for incidents

Roster





- 16-week cycle: 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, with occasional standby on Sunday nights and public holiday nights (52 shifts per cycle on average)
- 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm (or overnight equivalent), with handover at the start and end of every shift
- Average 39 hours per week
- Works alongside the FIR Handyperson

Skills and Experience:

Must have :

- Relevant trade qualification (Electrical, Plumber etc)
- Experience in building maintenance or facilities environment.
- Experience monitoring BMS/alarm systems
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- OH &S; General Induction White Care required.
- Working with Children Check

Nice to have:

- Experience operating steam boiler plant
- First Aid certificate
- Working at heights ticket

About your team

You will be part of a close knit on site facilities maintenance crew within CBRE GWS Local. The team prides itself on technical precision, high safety standards and fostering a supportive, team first culture.

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading commercial real estate and facilities management services firm, operating across 100+ countries with 13 Australian offices. We deliver world-class property operations.

Questions?

We aim to review and respond to all applications within 5 business days. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Genevieve Mulcahy at .

We look forward to hearing from you.

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