Building Engineer (Brenham, Tx)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain a large hospital campus in Brenham, TX. The role is hands-on, ensuring safe, reliable operation of critical healthcare infrastructure, with a focus on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

You will work primarily a first shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday), handling mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks, completing work orders, and supporting energy management initiatives to keep systems efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 4-5 years of related experience, or a combination of experience and education.
• Universal CFC certification preferred and any local licensing requirements.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities across a large healthcare campus including a hospital and clinics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, diagnose issues, and perform timely repairs following codes and safety rules.
• Complete work orders using tracking systems and document actions taken.
• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance tickets and critical failures.
• Handle plumbing tasks such as unclogging drains, valves, faucets, and leaks.
• Maintain HVAC by replacing belts and adjusting temperatures in patient rooms.
• Perform light building upkeep: change fixtures, patch/paint, replace ceiling tiles.
• Address electrical issues, reset breakers, and troubleshoot systems.
• Assist with installation and modification of equipment; support energy management initiatives.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Repair

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation and pristine condition of a large hospital campus in Brenham, TX.

This hands‑on position requires comprehensive maintenance, upkeep, and repair of a large hospital campus, building systems, and equipment. Initially, you will work support our first‑shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday). Your efforts will directly support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical infrastructure essential to healthcare delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain facilities across the large healthcare campus that includes a hospital and multiple small clinics.
• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on a wide range of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections to diagnose potential problems and execute timely repairs, ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations.
• Complete assigned work orders efficiently and accurately, utilizing available systems for tracking and documentation.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance tickets and critical system failures.
• Execute general plumbing maintenance tasks such as unclogging drains, changing valves, replacing faucets, and repairing leaks.
• Perform HVAC maintenance, including replacing belts and adjusting temperatures in patient rooms.
• Conduct building upkeep, including changing light fixtures, patching and painting, and replacing ceiling tiles.
• Address general electrical maintenance issues, including resetting breakers and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems as needed.
• Support energy management initiatives by ensuring all building systems operate efficiently.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

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

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.