Mobile Building Engineer

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Advancement opportunities

40-45 hours per week

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Mobile Engineer to keep facilities running smoothly with hands-on maintenance of HVAC, building systems, and equipment. You’ll review work orders, estimate materials, and implement preventive maintenance to meet design specs and safety standards.

Candidate should have a high school or trade diploma with 4–5 years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CFC certification. Role includes on-site work and potential supervisory duties within CBRE teams.

Qualifications

• High school or trade qualification with facility maintenance experience.
• Universal CFC certification and valid driver's license required.
• Shift supervisor experience preferred or prior supervisory exposure.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to assess safety and compliance for building operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of mechanical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Review work orders, estimate time/materials, and manage supplies.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, and client environmental standards.
• Operate company vehicles and share knowledge with team members.
• Provide guidance and model CBRE RISE values in daily work.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school diploma

Tools

BMS/BAS

Universal CFC certification

Job description

About the Role

Keep facilities running like clockwork. As a CBRE Mobile Engineer, you'll handle hands-on maintenance and repairs across HVAC, building systems, and equipment. On the move and on point. You'll be the frontline expert ensuring reliability, safety, and performance wherever you're needed.

What You'll Do

• Oversee maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, industrial, plumbing, structural, life safety, and control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate time and materials needed to complete the repair and maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life; oversee repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review inspections of building and industrial systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operate company-issued vehicles in the execution of daily work responsibilities.
• 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 and Valid Driver's license required. Prior shift manager 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.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• 40-45 hours a week
• Competitive Pay

DISCLAIMER

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.

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