Building Maintenance Engineer - Boston Waterfront

CBRE Group, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary barista service

On-site dining options

Modern high-profile work environment

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer to join our engineering team at Boston's Lovejoy Wharf.

You will maintain and repair building systems, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to keep a world-class facility operating at peak performance. Expect premium daytime hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM), no overnight shifts, and access to on-site amenities in a premier waterfront workplace.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related maintenance experience.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to adapt to new solutions and shifts.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations.
• Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems run efficiently.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Review inspections of building systems to ensure operation within design limits.
• Apply knowledge to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across related disciplines.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Math skills

Stamina and physical capability

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the Role:

Looking for a hands-on role where your skills are valued and your work-life balance matters?

Join CBRE as a Building Engineer at a premier waterfront workplace located in Boston's Lovejoy Wharf, home to a prestigious global headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and taking pride in keeping a world-class facility operating at its best.

Enjoy premium daytime hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with no overnight schedule, along with exceptional workplace amenities including complimentary 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 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:

• 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. 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.

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.