Building Engineer: Systems, Maintenance & Efficiency

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer in Cleveland to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety components.

You will support preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with safety codes and client environmental conditions. The role emphasizes energy efficiency, adherence to standards, and collaboration across maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for financial-related calculations.
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to 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 of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation within design capabilities.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to accomplish complex assignments.
• Coach others and share knowledge within the function.
• Lead by example and help build consensus to reach agreements.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and related teams.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Math skills

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade school diploma

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer in Cleveland to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety components.

You will support preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with safety codes and client environmental conditions. The role emphasizes energy efficiency, adherence to standards, and collaboration across maintenance teams.