Building Engineer (2nd Shift) Tues-Sat 3pm to 12am

CBRE; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer in Santa Clara to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems across a multi-building campus. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, energy management, and responsive emergency support, with safety and compliance as core requirements.

The position requires a High School Diploma or trade school, Universal CFC certification, and the ability to work onsite with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Universal CFC certification/EPA Universal is required.
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure building systems meet applicable standards and comply with codes and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Inspect and ensure operation of fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing equipment.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Share knowledge with teammates and coach others in the function.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or trade school

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Building Engineer in Santa Clara, you’ll be supporting the facilities operations at a multi-building campus for a world-class client, ensuring building systems perform at peak efficiency. The position focuses on maintaining and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems while driving preventative maintenance and energy management programs. You will play a key role in troubleshooting issues, performing inspections, and responding to emergencies. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, compliance with safety standards, and collaborative problem-solving. 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 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.
• 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.
• Inspect 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.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Universal CFC certification/EPA Universal is required. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Working knowledge of the site’s electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• 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 be onsite for on-call rotations within 1 hour of receiving client call. Ability to work overtime to support operations, maintenance, and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Experience with CMMS systems to update and complete work order status of and preventative maintenance plans.
• 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.

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: 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, pressure, temperature, oil, pinching tubes

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 $53 per hour and the maximum salary is $58 per hour. The compensation that is 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 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).