Life Science Facility Engineer – Day Shift

CBRE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Internal advancement after 6 months

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer to support operations at a two-building Life Science campus in Cambridge Crossing, MA. The role focuses on maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems across office and lab spaces, with a day shift and flexible start times based on needs.

You will join a best-in-class facility with on-site dining and easy access to public transportation, delivering proactive maintenance and exceptional occupant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school with 4–5 years of related experience.
• EPA Universal 608 certification.
• Meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, lifting 50 lbs+).
• Ability to analyze information and exercise judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Adhere to codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program for efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Safely store, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Inspect building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) to ensure operations.
• Apply standards and procedures to complex tasks and provide solutions.
• Share knowledge and mentor others within the team.
• Demonstrate CBRE RISE values and collaborate across teams.
• Contribute to reliable, efficient operation of critical infrastructure.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Plumbing

Life safety

Control systems

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer to support operations at a two-building Life Science campus in Cambridge Crossing, MA. The role focuses on maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems across office and lab spaces, with a day shift and flexible start times based on needs.

You will join a best-in-class facility with on-site dining and easy access to public transportation, delivering proactive maintenance and exceptional occupant experience.