CBRE
Building Engineer – Santa Clara, California
Join CBRE as a Building Engineer. This role is a hands‑on position focused on maintaining and repairing building systems—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards.
What You’ll Do
Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems, keeping facilities up to applicable standards.
Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure all systems operate efficiently.
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 and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure proper operation.
Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values.
What You’ll Need
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma, or equivalent experience with 4–5 years of job‑related experience; Universal CFC certification preferred.
Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift or carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); prior CMMS experience preferred.
Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.
Basic math skills to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), paid holidays, and more.
Internal advancement opportunities after 6‑month mark.
Work/life balance: 40‑45 hours per week.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask candidates to disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Authorization Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity CBRE has 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.
Candidate Accommodations CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) CBRE GWS works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Compensation $43.00–$45.00 per hour.
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What You’ll Do
Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems, keeping facilities up to applicable standards.
Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure all systems operate efficiently.
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 and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure proper operation.
Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values.
What You’ll Need
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma, or equivalent experience with 4–5 years of job‑related experience; Universal CFC certification preferred.
Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift or carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); prior CMMS experience preferred.
Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.
Basic math skills to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), paid holidays, and more.
Internal advancement opportunities after 6‑month mark.
Work/life balance: 40‑45 hours per week.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask candidates to disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Authorization Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity CBRE has 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.
Candidate Accommodations CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) CBRE GWS works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Compensation $43.00–$45.00 per hour.
Find out more Find out more.
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