Building Engineer - (14:00-22:30)

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer at a large pharmaceutical site in Fremont, CA. You will maintain mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems, support preventive maintenance, and ensure energy efficiency. The role requires swing shift, weekend work, and strong math and MS Office skills.

Compliance, safety, and teamwork are emphasized, with CBRE's safety-first culture guiding daily operations. Experience with CMMS and coordination with facility managers is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 4–5 years in facilities maintenance or related work.
• Swing shift and weekend availability required.
• EPA/CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Must meet physical requirements: lift 50+ lbs., stand, climb stairs/ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance/repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and energy-efficiency guidelines.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs as needed.
• Review inspections of building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for design adequacy.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders and maintain organized documentation.
• Mentor others and contribute to CBRE RISE values in daily operations.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical/mathematical skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

About the Role:

If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services onsite at a large pharmaceutical company in Fremont, CA!

As a CBRE Building Engineer

You will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems-including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC-while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role is a swing shift that will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections.

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm-10:30am

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Align 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 achieve environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to work a swing shift and on the weekends.
• Universal EPA/ CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive attitude.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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, paid time off, 401(k) match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other Job titles:

Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.