Building Engineer
About The Position
As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and performance across areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. The position requires applying in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and procedures to handle complex assignments and develop solutions. The Building Engineer also coaches others, shares expertise across job disciplines, models CBRE RISE values, and contributes to customer, operational, project, and service activities within the team and related teams. The role works within broad guidelines and policies and may involve explaining difficult or sensitive information.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience; a combination of education and experience 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 lbs. 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 financial-related 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, keeping facility and building systems 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, 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 environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of the job discipline and broad knowledge of related disciplines.
- Model CBRE RISE values, lead by example, build consensus, and persuade others to reach agreement.
- Contribute to customer, operational, project, and service activities across own and related teams.
- Explain difficult or sensitive information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
