Union Building Engineer-Pittsburgh

CBRE•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Join CBRE as a Union Building Engineer and become the backbone of our facility operations. In this role, you'll take charge of critical building systems—ensuring everything from plumbing and electrical to HVAC and life safety systems runs flawlessly. You'll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs, keeping our properties safe, efficient, and compliant. · This position follows a rotating weekly schedule with shifts on Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday , covering day (7:00 AM-3:00 PM), evening (3:00 PM-11:00 PM), and overnight (11:00 PM-7:00 AM) rotations. On-call is not required , but overtime may be expected as business needs arise .

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience and apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Required: NIULPE 2nd Class or higher Engineer license
EPA Universal certification
Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems for the facility and building.
Keep the systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Maintain an energy management program to ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that 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.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspections to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's RISE values.
You may need to convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team.
Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.