Building Engineer-Facility Maintenance Generalist-Life Sciences

CBRE; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Comprehensive training

Job summary

CBRE Building Engineer position in the Durham area focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, support minor moves, and document work in line with GMP, SOPs, and quality standards, while upholding safety and CBRE RISE values across teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs including leaks, fixture replacement, drain clearing, and valve adjustments.
• Complete fit and finish work for fixtures, whiteboards, signage, monitors, and shelving.
• Support minor furniture moves and room reconfigurations.
• Perfrom painting and wall repair to maintain professional appearance.
• Document work per GMP/SOPs and site quality standards; keep logs and work orders up to date.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Handle hazardous materials storage, usage, and disposal per policies.
• Apply standard principles to solve complex tasks and mentor others.
• Lead by example and help teams reach consensus.

Skills

Building systems maintenance

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

4–5 years related experience

Universal CFC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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.

• Perform minor plumbing repairs including leak repairs, fixture replacement, drain clearing, and adjustment of valves and fittings.

• Complete fit and finish work such as mounting fixtures, whiteboards, signage, monitors, shelving, and other wall-mounted equipment.

• Support minor furniture moves, reconfigurations, and setup, including offices, workstations, and common spaces.

• Perform painting, wall repair, and surface restoration, including drywall patching, touch-up painting, and cosmetic repairs to maintain a professional appearance.

• Perform and document work in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and site quality standards, including accurate and timely completion of maintenance records, logbooks, and work orders.

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and client objectives.

• 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.

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.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

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

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.

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 Affcountative Action Employer

(Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)