Senior Building Maintenance Engineer - Manhattan

CBRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k

Job summary

CBRE in New York seeks a Building Senior Engineer to support four client sites across Manhattan, bringing a broad range of maintenance skills to keep buildings operating at their best. You’ll handle preventive maintenance, repairs, and daily operations across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and life-safety systems, with travel between sites and an OMNY card provided.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the ideal candidate has 4–5 years of related experience and a High School

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time/materials for repairs; maintain supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and life-safety systems to meet standards.
• Comply with codes and safety regulations for building operations.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs and energy management.
• Oversee work of outside contractors and respond to client inquiries.

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Trade School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the Role:

Are you a self-starter who takes pride in keepingbuildings operating at their best? CBRE is seeking a well-rounded BuildingSenior Engineer to support a portfolio of four client sites throughoutManhattan. This role is ideal for an experienced facilities professional whoenjoys working independently, solving problems, and applying a broad range ofmaintenance skills across building systems.

In this highly visible position, you'll be responsible forpreventive maintenance, repairs, and daily operations involving electrical,plumbing, carpentry, painting, patching, and other critical building systems. Candidates must be comfortable traveling between sites, and an OMNY cardwill be provided for convenient transportation. The schedule is Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM .

What You’ll Do:

• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materialsneeded to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies andtools.


• Perform maintenance and repairs to buildings, plumbing,structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and lighting systems. Keep facilityand building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.


• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations,governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations andwork safety.


• Develop an energy management program. Ensure all systemsoperate in the most efficient manner.


• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outsidecontractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients,co-workers, and/or supervisors.


• Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenanceprogram to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed theirrated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.


• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipmentis within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribedby the client.


• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, bettermethods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.


• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depthknowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.


• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertisein most or all areas within the function.


• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistentwith CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others,often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point ofview.


• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project,or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided byfunctional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.


• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/oroperational plans in support of achieving functional goals.


• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the abilityto influence.

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.




• 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.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, includinga candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the positionis or $58.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $62.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidatewill depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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 recognises 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).

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