Facilities Operating Engineer – Boiler Operations (Union Environment)

CBRE; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Operating Engineer specializing in Boiler Operations for a premier medical facility. You will own boiler systems, perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and energy optimization to ensure continuous, safe operation in a patient-care environment.

The role features a Monday–Friday day shift with rotating on-call coverage and opportunities for professional growth within a safety-first team. Strong technical and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience.
• Possess a valid Ohio High Pressure Boiler Operator License, or obtain within management-defined timeframe after hire.
• Must meet physical requirements: stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting 50 lbs+.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
• Willingness to adopt new perspectives on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Compliance with collective bargaining agreement terms when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating equipment.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair boiler systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on steam and hot water boilers, burners, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Verify field conditions and perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Inspect engine room and associated systems including fans, cooling towers, motors, pumps, generators, and pumps.
• Document and report activities to supervisor.
• Respond immediately to emergencies (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc).
• Complete required Safety Training and answer inquiries promptly.
• Apply standard principles to complex tasks and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school

Job description

About The Role

As a Facilities Operating Engineer specializing in Boiler Operations, you will play a critical role in the heart of a premier medical facility, ensuring that life-critical systems operate with unwavering reliability and precision. In this vital position, you are the backbone of a high-stakes environment where comfort, safety, and operational continuity directly impact patient care. You will take ownership of the plant’s boiler systems, managing everything from routine diagnostics and preventative maintenance to complex troubleshooting and energy optimization. This is an opportunity to showcase your technical expertise in a sophisticated, mission-driven setting where your attention to detail makes a tangible difference every single day.

We value your professional expertise and understand that a balanced lifestyle is just as important as the quality of your work. While this position offers a predictable, highly desirable Monday through Friday day shift schedule, you will also participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing critical coverage to maintain our facility's 24/7 standards. You will join a supportive, safety-first team that prioritizes professional growth and excellence in facility management. If you are a licensed professional looking to elevate your career within a prestigious healthcare environment while maintaining a consistent work-life balance, this role offers the perfect environment to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain heating equipment.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial boiler systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on steam boilers, hot water boilers, burners, pumps, valves, and associated equipment.
• Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.
• Document and report activities to supervisor.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.
• Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled and answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

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.
• Possess a valid Ohio High Pressure Boiler Operator License, or obtain the license within a timeframe established by management following hire.
• 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.
• Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Facilities Operating Engineer position is $30.58 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance."

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).