Union Assistant Chief Engineer

CBRE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Assistant Chief Engineer in Chicago to guide operations, vendors, and subcontractors in maintaining buildings and industrial systems. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and efficient operation across multiple facilities.

The candidate will lead shift operations, review service summaries, and coach others while applying advanced knowledge to improve methods and outcomes within the CBRE framework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required; combination of experience and education considered.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills; ability to handle percentages and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Follow codes, regulations, and Company directives related to operations and safety.
• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors.
• Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools; order materials as needed.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruption.
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance; complete maintenance records.
• Respond timely to emergencies, requesting extra help as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop better methods for objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Union Assistant Chief Engineer, you will guide operations, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain and repair buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Follow codes, regulations, government agency, and Company directives related to operations and safety.
• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors.
• Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience.
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is required. Certifications/licenses required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred. Must be a Local 399 Union Member.
• 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.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Why CBRE

When youjoin CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. 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 tochart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

OurValues in Hiring

At CBRE,we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. Wevalue diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

ApplicantAI Use Disclosure

We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

AboutCBRE Group, Inc.

CBREGroup, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered inDallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investmentfirm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees(including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory(leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); BuildingOperations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flexspace & experience); Project Management (program management, projectmanagement, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management,development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Assistant Chief Engineer position is $103,376.80 annually [or $49.70 per hour]. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

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 recognizes 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).