Working for CBRE GWS Local
Endless growth opportunities within a Global firm
Premier location: Monash University
As a CBRE Facilities Incident Response (FIR), you will be responsible for providing dedicated, rostered coverage for building services incidents and alarms across campus.
The FIR Handyperson is a new, permanent role within this service.
The role monitors BMS and AIMS alarms and directs the FIR Technician to incidents in the first instance.
It also performs steam boiler blow downs each shift (training provided) and escalates to the relevant specialist contractor where the FIR Technician is unable to resolve or make safe an issue requiring urgent attention.
What's in it for you?
10-week cycle: 4 days on, 2 days + 2 nights, 4 days off, 2 standbys (28 shifts per cycle)
Competitive hourly rate
Paid overtime
5 weeks annual leave
Additional 2 days paid leave for charity
Job security and stability
Pool car available.
Ongoing training; technology, equipment, safety, skills.
Career pathway support and access to CBRE facilities and real estate careers
About Your Recent Role
Monitor BMS and AIMS alarms continuously through the shift
Direct the FIR Technician to attend and investigate incidents in the first instance
Perform steam boiler blow downs each shift (training provided)
Undertake minor HVAC maintenance, such as filter cleans
Escalate to the relevant specialist contractor where the FIR Technician cannot resolve or make safe an urgent issue
Provide reporting inputs on: after-hours avoidance (what was triaged and what follow-up is needed), continuous improvement suggestions,



surge event hours assisting the Technician role, alarm root cause, and idle time waiting for incidents
Roster
10-week cycle: 4 days on, 2 days + 2 nights, 4 days off, 2 standbys (28 shifts per cycle)
12.5-hour shifts, 7am-7pm (or overnight equivalent), with handover at the start and end of every shift
Average 35 hours per week
A technical (Technician) role covers evenings as first responder to call outs, except Sundays and public holidays
Skills And Experience
Must have:
Relevant trade or handyperson 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 Hold
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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