Building Engineer

　　Job ID

　　151104

　　Posted

　　18-Jan-2024

　　Service line

　　GWS Segment

　　Role type

　　Full-time

　　Areas of Interest

　　Engineering/Maintenance

　　Location(s)

　　Santa Clara - California - United States of America

　　CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

　　ABOUT THE ROLE

　　As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.

　　Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

　　Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

　　Maintain an energy management program.

　　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 inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

　　Apply standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and provide innovative solutions.

　　Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job field and broad knowledge of several subject areas within the function.

　　Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

　　Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

　　Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

　　Work within broad guidelines and policies.

　　Explain difficult or critical information.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.

　　WHAT YOU'LL DO

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

　　PERFORM GENERAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE REPAIR:

　　HVAC

　　Electrical

　　Mechanical

　　WHAT YOU'LL NEED

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

　　Minimum of two years of campus building facilities or related experience.

　　Engineering experience that focuses on HVAC (boilers, chillers, air-handlers, motors and pumps), Electrical, and Mechanical.

　　CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

　　Preferred Universal CFC certification and/or additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

　　WHY CBRE?

　　CBRE offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive, market-competitive benefits package crafted to provide the coverage and security that fits your individual needs!

　　COMMUNICATION SKILLS

　　Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

　　FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

　　Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

　　REASONING ABILITY

　　Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Requires intermediate analytical skills.

　　OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

　　Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

　　SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

　　Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

　　SAFETY

　　Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

　　Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level.

　　Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times.

　　Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.

　　Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

　　*California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $38 - $41 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

　　CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

　　NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

　　CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)