Building Engineer-HVAC - Newark, DE

CBRE Group, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & 401k

Career advancement

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Building Engineer to diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment and building systems for a campus of seven buildings.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance and respond to service requests to ensure safe, efficient operations. The role offers a regular schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a rotating later shift roughly every eight weeks, and includes on-site parking and dining options.

Qualifications

• HVAC troubleshooting and diagnostics experience required.
• Facility maintenance and safety compliance.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of related experience; CFC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to HVAC, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program for efficient operation.
• Assist preventive maintenance to meet or exceed equipment life expectations.
• Follow policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Universal CFC certification preferred

Tools

Control systems

Job description

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a skilled Building Engineer with strong HVAC troubleshooting and diagnostic experience to support a premier financial institution campus consisting of seven commercial buildings. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC equipment and building systems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and responding to service requests to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility. In addition to HVAC responsibilities, you will support a variety of general building maintenance and other skilled trades work orders across the campus.

This position offers a regular schedule of 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a rotating 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM shift approximately once every eight weeks.

The campus provides free on-site parking and dining options, offering a stable and professional work environment with opportunities to work across a diverse range of building systems and maintenance activities.

What You'll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the HVAC/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. 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 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.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

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 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.

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Competitive Pay

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.