Maintenance Technician

at CBRE
Published September 6, 2026
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Multinational technology client
Hands-on Facilities Maintenance & Work Order Coordinator in a Corporate Environment
Melbourne | Land of the Wurundjeri people

About the Role:
As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. This role requires extensive painting and facilities upkeep activities, as well as administrative support through multiple work order and ticketing systems to ensure timely tracking, coordination, and completion of maintenance requests.

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.

The Opportunity:
Subject matter expert for repair & maintenance (R&M) activities across campus (break-fix & preventative maintenance)
Self-performance of break-fix repairs throughout campus or assigned buildings
Support preventative maintenance program throughout campus or assigned buildings
Lead lockdown activities with support of maintenance technician for campus
Supports vendor management of R&M vendors for the campus or assigned buildings
Self-performance of PM activities throughout campus or assigned
Trainee / self-performance of break-fix activities throughout campus or assigned buildings
Self-performance of lockdown activities at the campus with direction of Building Engineer
Escorts R&M vendors as needed for completion of preventative maintenance or break-fix activities for the campus or assigned buildings
Perform routine and project-based painting work throughout campus, including surface preparation, patching, touch-ups, wall painting, and finishing activities.
Perform painting-related maintenance works including refreshing parking line markings, directional indicators, designated parking zones, walkways, and hazard/safety markings throughout the campus to maintain compliance, visibility, and workplace safety.
Manage, update, and close maintenance requests across multiple ticketing and work order management platforms.
Manage Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders in accordance with established KPIs and SLAs, ensuring timely response, completion, and quality service delivery.
Provide administrative support for maintenance operations, including documentation, work order tracking, reporting, and service request coordination.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry within facility management and ticketing systems.
Drive service excellence and operational compliance through proactive monitoring, tracking, escalation, and closure of maintenance tickets and work orders.
Perform general handyman activities throughout the campus, including basic plumbing repairs, landscaping support, cleaning-related maintenance works, and maintenance inventory monitoring and management.
Continuously drive positive safety culture
Employee engagement (WOW awards, safety hero, applause)

About You:
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
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.
Ability to effectively manage multiple ticketing, work order, or facilities management systems.
Strong administrative, data entry, and task-tracking skills with attention to detail.

So, what's in it for you?
We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development and performance.
We are proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace in Australia. This is a great recognition to our different policies, programs and benefits which help us build a great family friendly workplace culture.
Our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive has been externally vetted and recognised by achieving WORK180 Employer Endorsement and recognition as one of WORK180’s Top Employers in 2025!
A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
We offer a range of networking groups, EBRG’s and employee support programs including BE@CBRE, Women’s Network, NextGen, Parents at Work Program, First Nations Employee Group, Graduate Program, and more!

About us:
CBRE is the world's leading & largest commercial real estate services & investment firm; a growing & visionary organisation, comprised of the best & brightest professionals. Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses & people thrive. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate.

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential.

Can we inspire you to join us?
At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

If you are successful in progressing, you may be asked to complete a short video interview as part of the recruitment process.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Direct Link to Apply: careers.cbre.com