Assistant Building Engineer - Data Center

CBRE Group, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer to uphold and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems across the Santa Clara campus. You will lead preventive maintenance and respond to critical repairs to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role sits within Engineering and Technical Services, focusing on support, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment and systems to ensure campus reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience.
• EPA Universal/608 Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Experience working with CMMS to update and complete work orders and preventive maintenance plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC/mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, control systems and other building systems.
• Inspect and diagnose problems; perform repairs.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Manage work orders and estimate time/materials for repairs.
• Support energy management to run building systems efficiently.
• Ensure installations comply with codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience

Tools

CMMS (work order management)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Join our CBRE team supporting Nvidia’s world class Santa Clara multi-building campus, where your mechanical expertise keeps cutting edge innovation moving!

We’re seeking an Assistant Building Engineer to maintain and repair complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems across the site. In this role, you’ll drive energy efficiency, support preventive maintenance programs, and respond to critical repairs that keep the campus running safely and smoothly.

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.

What You'll Do:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC/mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, control systems and other building systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• EPA Universal/608 Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License
• 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.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Experience working with the CMMS (work order management) system to update and complete work order status and preventive maintenance plans.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

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

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other key words:

Other key words: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, chiller, central plant operator, gauges

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