Union Asst Chief Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Mountain View, CA is seeking an Union Assistant Chief Engineer to guide operations, vendors, and subcontractors for maintenance of buildings, systems, and equipment. You will support preventive maintenance, repairs, and regulatory compliance in a high-demand environment.

The role requires 5–8 years of related experience, a Universal CFC certification, and the ability to train and lead teams across shifts. Strong MS Office skills and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5–8 years of related experience; universal CFC certification required.
• Meet the physical requirements: stooping, standing, walking, stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs+.
• Innovative mindset to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Certifications/licenses required by local or state jurisdictions; prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow codes, regulations, and Company directives related to operations and safety.
• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Review monthly tenant service request summaries to identify and fix recurring issues.
• Develop and implement 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 interruptions.
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance; complete maintenance records.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and request additional help as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods to meet department objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise in own discipline and cross-train in related disciplines.
• Coach others to develop deep knowledge across the function.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values; influence stakeholders.
• Impact customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams; shape procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and plans to achieve functional goals.
• Communicate difficult ideas effectively and influence others.

Skills

Advanced math

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Coaching others

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification

Local/state certifications/licenses

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.
• 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.