Sr Building Engineer onsite in Milpitas, CA

CBRE Group, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for a fully on-site role in Milpitas, CA. The position focuses on complex preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for a GMP life sciences client site. Monday–Friday with 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. core hours and overtime as needed.

You will work under general direction, possess specialized knowledge, and hold a valid driver’s license to support building operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• HVAC/mechanical repairs and building systems experience.
• BMS experience with Metasys preferred.
• Must hold active & valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complies with codes, regulations and safety directives.
• Operates, maintains, and monitors building systems and equipment.
• Oversees outside contractors and ensures work quality.
• Maintains lighting, fire detection and life safety systems.
• Documents tasks, estimates time/materials, and orders supplies.
• Responds to emergencies and customer concerns.

Skills

HVAC repair

BMS/Metasys

Driver's license

Education

EPA Universal Certification (preferred)

Tools

Metasys BMS

Job description

About the role

Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at a Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical GMP client site.

This is a fully onsite role in Milpitas, CA Monday-Friday with core hours of about 7am-3:30pm and some overtime as needed.

Must hold valid & active driver’s license.

What you’ll do

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• BMS experience with Metasys preferred.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Strong HVAC/ Mechanical repairs and BMS systems with Metasys preferred.
• Universal EPA preferred or the ability to obtain after being hired.
• Must hold active & valid drivers license.
• Flexibility with hours to work overtime as needed.
• Life Sciences/ Pharma Quality, CAPAs, Investigations preferred.

About 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!

Disclaimer

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