Bldg Engineer

CBRE HV•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and the performance of areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. The role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. The position applies in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and develop solutions. It also involves coaching others, sharing knowledge across job disciplines, modeling CBRE RISE values, building consensus, and affecting customer, operational, project, or service activities across related teams.

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 of the role, 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 calculating percentages, fractions, and other mildly complex figures.

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 up to applicable standards.
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.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to verify equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide solutions.
Coach others and share knowledge of the job discipline and related disciplines.
Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, build consensus, and help others reach agreement.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.