Bldg Engineer

CBRE HV•San Antonio, TX

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. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function, providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. The position applies in-depth knowledge to complex assignments, contributes to related team activities, and works within broad guidelines and policies. It also involves coaching others, sharing expertise, modeling CBRE RISE values, building consensus, and 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 experience and education may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Certifications or licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
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.
Sophisticated math skills, including calculating percentages, fractions, and other mildly complex financial-related figures.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification is preferred.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience is preferred.

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, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
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 the safe storage, usage, 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.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values; 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.