Assistant Building Engineer

CBRE HV•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The Assistant Building Engineer is part of CBRE’s Engineering and Technical Services function and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for building and industrial systems. The role is responsible for maintaining and repairing facility systems and equipment, including mechanical, industrial, plumbing, structural, life-safety, and control systems, as assigned. It also involves operating company-issued vehicles and applying in-depth technical knowledge to complex assignments while supporting and coaching colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma and 4–5 years of job-related experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Universal CFC certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or carrying loads of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior shift manager or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance and repairs to facility mechanical, industrial, plumbing, structural, life-safety, and control systems to keep them in compliance with applicable standards.
Review assigned work orders, estimate repair time and materials, and maintain adequate supplies and tools.
Implement preventive maintenance programs to help building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life, and oversee repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
Review inspections of building and industrial systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Oversee compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, company directives, and work-safety requirements.
Operate company-issued vehicles to carry out daily work responsibilities.
Apply standard principles and techniques to complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share knowledge of the role and related disciplines.
Model CBRE RISE values, lead by example, and build consensus to help others reach agreement.
Contribute to customer, operational, project, or service activities across own and related teams.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.