Maintenance Assistant – Providence, RI Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Maintenance Assistant•Providence, RI CBRE•3.6

Providence, RI Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$44.1K•$52.7K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Basic math Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Organizational skills 2 years Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Maintenance Assistant•Providence, RI Job

ID 223774

Posted 19-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Building Management, Facilities Management Location(s) Providence•Rhode Island•United States of America CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) | Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer bespoke facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience. About the

Role:

As a CBRE Maintenance Asst, you will assist with engineering operations alongside a team of technicians, vendors, and subcontractors. 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:

Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety. Review work orders and resolve issues. Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience. Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail. Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Why CBRE? We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we can see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity. Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to ensure you feel valued with benefits that support your and your family’s mental, physical, emotional, and financial health. Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values—they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and allowed to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business to new opportunities.

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 or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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