Building Engineer

CBRE; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Building Engineer role in Monterey, CA, focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related infrastructure under limited supervision.

You will support preventive maintenance, comply with codes and safety, manage energy efficiency, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable service delivery, aligning with CBRE standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4-5 years of related experience or trade school training.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred; additional certs in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, process controls, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
• Meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs+, and strong math and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Manage energy use and improve efficiency within building operations.
• Assist preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials and maintain a clean workplace.
• Review inspections of building systems to ensure proper operation and environmental conditions.
• Apply standard principles to complex tasks and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact multiple customer, operational, and project activities within teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and explain difficult information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

4-5 years related experience or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients.

We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

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. Working under limited supervision monitors building system operations and performance.

Job Summary

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

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.
• Comply 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 in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines 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 sensitive information.

What you’ll Need

To perform this job efficiently, an individual must perform each duty satisfactorily.

The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 4-5 years of related experience and/or trade school training. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Universal CFC certification is preferred. 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.

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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $35.10 per hour and the maximum salary is $42.79 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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