Building Engineer - New York City

CBRE Group, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista service

On-site dining

Modern work environment

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer for our Corporate HQ in Midtown Manhattan.

This role supports a variety of building systems with house-wide preventive maintenance and hands-on repairs, operating on premium daytime hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with no overnight schedule. The engineer will manage work orders, supervise external contractors, and ensure safety, efficiency, and peak performance of facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school completion, with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience in facilities maintenance and safety compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time and materials for repairs; maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to buildings, plumbing, structural elements, furniture, fire/life-safety, and lighting systems.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and company safety directives.
• Develop and implement an energy management program to optimize system efficiency.
• Oversee external contractors and inspect work to ensure quality and compliance.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and perform emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Building systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Are you a self-starter who takes pride in keeping buildings operating at their best? CBRE is seeking a well-rounded Building Maintenance Engineer to support a Corporate HQ in Midtown Manhattan. This role is ideal for an experienced facilities professional who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and applying a broad range of maintenance skills across building systems.

Enjoypremium daytime hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM)with no overnight schedule, along with exceptional workplace amenities includingcomplimentary barista service, on-site dining options, and a modern, high-profile work environment.

In this role, you'll apply a broad range of maintenance and repair skills across building systems, including painting/patching, carpentry, roofing, and Electrical and plumbing. As part of CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team, you'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure the facility remains safe, efficient, and operating at peak performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to buildings, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and lighting 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.
• Develop an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

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.
• 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.

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.