Maintenance Planner, on-site

Maintenance Planner, on-site

Job ID : 242831

Posted : 27-Oct-2025

Service line : GWS Segment

Role type : Full-time

Areas of Interest : Engineering / Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) : San Francisco - California - United States of America

About the Role :

As a CBRE Maintenance Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our facility operations, ensuring that building maintenance runs smoothly and efficiently. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage work orders, coordinate repairs, and provide essential administrative support that keeps our spaces safe, functional, and optimized.

This position partners with our Engineering and Technical Services team, which plays a critical role in delivering preventive maintenance, technical support, and timely repairs across a wide range of equipment and systems. If you enjoy solving problems, streamlining processes, and making a tangible impact every day, this is the opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in real estate services.

Location Details :

The Maintenance Planner will be primarily based in San Francisco, with regular travel to the Burlingame site approximately two times per week to support operations and ensure continuity across both locations.

What You’ll Do :

Organize and prioritize work orders, assigning tasks to technicians or external vendors to ensure timely completion.

Coordinate the engagement and oversight of vendors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements and safety standards.

Collaborate closely with the maintenance team to stage necessary materials, permits, tools, and resources for efficient execution of work.

Create and manage purchase orders to support maintenance activities.

Develop, maintain, and communicate standardized workflow processes across the account team to support operational consistency.

Analyze predictive maintenance data to identify trends and provide regular performance reports to management and the client.

Conduct annual evaluations of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Demonstrate leadership by modeling behaviors aligned with CBRE’s RISE values : Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of personal and team output.

Adhere to established procedures and timelines to meet operational objectives and service level agreements.

Promote clear and effective communication, encourage inquiry, and verify understanding to support team collaboration and client satisfaction.

What You’ll Need :

Demonstrated proficiency in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to dispatch and assign work orders.

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school certification with 2–3 years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of formal credentials.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders, and lifting / carrying loads of 50 lbs.

Skilled in applying established procedures to resolve routine maintenance and operational issues.

Experience in analyzing data and applying standard practices to make informed decisions and judgments.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relevant tools.

Excellent organizational skills and a proactive, inquisitive mindset with attention to detail.

Solid intermediate math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and perform financial-related computations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

Competitive Benefits : CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

Professional Development : We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement : CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

California Residents : CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Planner position is $36.06 hourly and the maximum salary for the Maintenance Planner position is $40.87 hourly. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s 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).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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