Building Engineers- Afternoons 12-9PM & 2-11PM

CBRE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start 1st of the month

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE seeks a skilled Building Engineer to support a 900,000-square-foot Class A office in Boston’s Seaport District. This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, service excellence, and operating performance in a high-profile financial services setting.

The 2nd shift covers 12:00 PM–9:00 PM or 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, with on-site dining and a focus on uninterrupted facility operation, preventive maintenance, and tenant satisfaction. Ideal for mid-career professionals committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• EPA Universal 608 certification.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Experience maintaining complex commercial buildings or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program for efficient operation.
• Support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Review and inspect building systems to ensure design specifications and environmental controls.
• Share knowledge with teammates and mentor others in the discipline.

Skills

Judgment & analysis

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade school diploma

EPA Universal 608

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Advance your engineering career with a global leadersupporting one of Boston's premier Financial Services environments.

CBRE is seeking an experienced Building Engineer to supportoperations at a prestigious 900,000-square-foot Class A office property locatedin Boston's vibrant Seaport District and occupied by a leading Financial Services organization. This opportunity is ideal for mid-career facilities andengineering professionals looking to leverage their technical expertise in a high-profile, mission-critical environment where reliability, service excellence, and operational performance are essential.

This 2nd shift position offers stable scheduling and the opportunity to work in a sophisticated commercial setting with modern building systems and convenient on-site dining amenities.

Available Schedules

• 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

As a key member of the engineering team, you will help ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. You'll work in a fast-paced, tenant-focused environment supporting a world-class Financial Services workplace where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will have a direct impact on daily operations.

We're looking for a hands-on professional with experience maintaining complex commercial buildings, mission-critical facilities, or high-performance office environments. The ideal candidate is committed to operational excellence, proactive maintenance, and delivering an exceptional occupant experience.

If you're an experienced Building Engineer seeking careers stability, a premier Boston location, exposure to sophisticated building systems, and the opportunity to support a leading Financial Services operation, we invite you to join CBRE and make your mark on one of the city's most distinguished office properties.

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.

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.
• EPA Universal 608
• 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 currently 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 diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

• 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, includinga candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the positionis or $40.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $53.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).