Building Engineer: NYC

CBRE Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is looking for a Building Engineer in New York, NY. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining building systems, including plumbing and HVAC. This role involves ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, performing repairs, and implementing maintenance programs effectively.

The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical background, the ability to coach others, and a commitment to safety practices. Join us to contribute to our high-quality facility management solutions!

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of building systems and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to coach and mentor others in the job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and repair building systems in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical areas.
• Comply with regulations and maintain safe work conditions.
• Implement preventive maintenance to extend the life of building systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Safety compliance

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high‑level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our best‑in‑class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

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.
• 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.