Building Engineer

CBRE HV•Mountain View, CA

16d

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and performance across areas such as plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. The position applies technical knowledge to complex assignments, contributes to safe and efficient building operations, and works with customers and related teams. The Building Engineer may coach others, share knowledge, and help build agreement across teams while modeling CBRE RISE values.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Certifications or licenses required by local or state jurisdictions, as applicable.
Ability to meet the 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.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Sophisticated math skills, including the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
Keep facility and building systems compliant with applicable standards as assigned.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, company directives, and work-safety requirements related to building operations.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.
Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program so building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Perform emergency repairs as needed.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Apply knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share knowledge of the job discipline and related disciplines.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Work to build consensus and convince others to reach agreement.
Impact customer, operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams.
Work within broad guidelines and policies and explain difficult or sensitive information.