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Building Engineer Job ID 205762 Posted 11-Feb-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) San Jose - California - United States of America, Santa Clara - California - United States of America **ABOUT THE ROLE** As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for performing sophisticated preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC/R (refrigeration) equipment, chillers, boilers, abatement devices, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, supervises building system operations and performance. Has critical, niche knowledge required at client site. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. This includes providing on-call response (by phone or in-person) to incidents and emergencies during non-scheduled hours. The on-call team assignment rotates weekly among the Facility Engineering team. + Must live within one hour radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift. + Must be able to respond to emergency situations and customer concerns in the Santa Clara area. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. + Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance on building equipment including: mechanical/HVAC-R/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems to deliver maximum uptime. + Prepares estimates detailing the time and materials needed to completing tasks. + Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders vital materials to finish the tasks. + Coordinates and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. + Contracted work may include the following but is not limited to: landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC/R, plumbing, and cleaning. + Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions. + Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical. + Uses PC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. + Performs general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project. **WHAT YOU'LL DO** To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of the following: + HVAC + Chillers, Boilers and Abatement devices + Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M.E.P.) **WHAT YOU'LL NEED** 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) and trade school or training. + Minimum of four (4) years experience in Stationary and/or Facilities engineering + Electrical systems, HVAC/R (refrigeration), and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. **CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES** Universal CFC license, OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification is required. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. **OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES** Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents. Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 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. **WHY CBRE?** A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in. **BENEFITS** - Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc. - First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO! - Internal advancement available after 6 month mark - Competitive Pay CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The salary range is $45 - $47 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. **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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Visa sponsorship, Shift work,

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