On-Call Building Engineer — Facilities & Systems Maintenance

CBRE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Building Engineer position in San Diego focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety. The role supports preventive maintenance and on-call duties as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of relevant experience, along with familiarity with MS Office and strong organizational skills. It emphasizes safety, code compliance, and efficient system operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• 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 inpsection 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Judgment / analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Building Engineer position in San Diego focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety. The role supports preventive maintenance and on-call duties as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of relevant experience, along with familiarity with MS Office and strong organizational skills. It emphasizes safety, code compliance, and efficient system operations.