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CBRE

Commercial real estate services and investments

Building Engineer

Building & Property MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timePlainfield, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma and 4–5 years of job-related experience are required; a combination of experience and education may substitute for a diploma.
  • Certifications or licenses required by local or state jurisdictions are required.
  • The role requires the ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and lift or carry loads of 50 pounds or more.
  • The role requires the ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
  • The role requires in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • The role requires organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
  • The role requires math skills sufficient to calculate percentages, fractions, and other mildly complex financial-related figures.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and the performance of areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
  • Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems, keeping 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, and perform emergency repairs as needed.
  • Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to verify equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
  • Apply knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide solutions.
  • Coach others and share job-discipline knowledge and broader knowledge of related disciplines.
  • Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values and work to build consensus and reach agreement.
  • Influence customer, operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.
  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

CBRE

Commercial real estate services and investments

CBRE Group provides global commercial real estate services and investment with a full suite of offerings for occupiers, owners, investors and lenders in over 100 countries. Its services span advisory (leasing, sales, mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuation), Building Operations (facilities and property management, data center ops, flexible workplaces via Industrious), and Project Management (program and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend), plus real asset investing through CBRE Investment Management and development by Trammell Crow Company. It differentiates itself with an end-to-end platform that combines a wide service scope, large geographic reach, and dedicated platforms for flexible workspace and project delivery. Its goal is to help clients optimize and manage real estate assets and portfolios across the lifecycle to create value at scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1906

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