Building Engineer: Energy-Efficient Maintenance Pro

CBRE HV; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE HV is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and safety systems. You will support preventive maintenance and respond to issues to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication, and ability to follow safety and regulatory standards on site in New York. You will work closely with facility teams to optimize uptime and energy efficiency, and join CBRE HV for reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or trade diploma with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to exercise judgment from multiple information sources.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Support energy management and efficiency across systems.
• Assist preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Review building systems like fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Lead by example and share knowledge across teams.
• Explain difficult information to stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Math skills

Judgment & analysis

Willingness to adapt

Shift management experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CBRE HV is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and safety systems. You will support preventive maintenance and respond to issues to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication, and ability to follow safety and regulatory standards on site in New York. You will work closely with facility teams to optimize uptime and energy efficiency, and join CBRE HV for reliable