Union Trainee

Company: CBRE
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Union Trainee

Job ID

212535

Posted

26-Mar-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Property Management

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE Union Trainee, you will work on projects, learn about the business, make industry connections, and develop both hard and soft skills related to the curriculum of your choice.

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:

• Works with a dedicated mentor to obtain hands-on industry experience!
• Helps with research projects, attend team meetings, and assist with the creation of presentations.
• Performs administrative duties associated with the department.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams on special projects and requests.
• Attend company networking events, workshops, and online seminars.
• Uses 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:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  
  • 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.
  • Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
  • Must be a Local399 Union Member.
  • Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.
    
    WHY CBRE
    
    When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps 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 realize your full potential.
    
    OUR VALUES IN HIRING
    
    At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
    
    DISCLAIMERS
    
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Trainee position is $37,960.00 annually [or $18.25 per hour]. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

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