Building Engineer W/Plumbing Specialty

CBRE Group, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer in Memphis to monitor, maintain and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and related areas.

The role supports CBRE’s Healthcare sector, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The candidate should have 4–5 years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and preferred Universal CFC certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 4-5 years of related experience; combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, and electrical systems and ensure building systems meet standards.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety requirements related to building operations.
• Maintain an energy management program to optimize system efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; keep a clean, safe workplace.
• Review building systems such as fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation within design specs.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Facilities/maintenance experience

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Universal/CFC certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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.
• CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to support our Healthcare sector in Memphis Tennessee.
• Plumber skills needed.

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 inpsection 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.

Why CBRE?

• CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

Disclaimer

• Candidates must currently hold authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship at present or in the future.

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).