Facility Electrician - Newport News

Facility Electrician - Newport News

As a CBRE Electrician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the electrical integrity and operational readiness of commercial facilities. This position goes beyond basic electrical maintenance, encompassing generator systems, switchgear, UPS systems, and fire suppression infrastructure. You'll be responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability across a wide range of building systems. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, supporting facility operations through hands-on expertise and customer-focused service.

Electrical Systems Maintenance

• Perform generator maintenance, including fuel quality testing, load testing, and routine inspections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot switchgear systems, air pumps, and UPS systems (preferred).
• Conduct motor maintenance, including lubrication, alignment, and performance checks.
• Install and maintain electrical cabling for outlets, switches, and fixtures.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance such as replacing ballasts, fuses, breakers, and wiring.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in building systems and equipment.

Safety & Compliance

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

Teamwork & Communication

What You'll Need

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

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).