Union Asst Chief Engineer

CBRE; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 160.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

CBRE is seeking a Union Assistant Chief Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to guide operations and maintenance across buildings, industrial systems, and grounds. You will manage shift work, train staff, and develop preventive maintenance programs for machinery and systems.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, a Universal CFC certification, and strong MS Office skills. You will lead by example, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety and compliance in daily operations.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED with 5–8 years of related experience; combination of experience and education considered.
• Universal CFC certification required; certifications/licenses per local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Follow codes, regulations, and company directives related to operations and safety.
• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Review tenant service summaries to identify recurring issues and fix root causes.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools and order materials as needed.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruption.
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance and document work.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and coordinate additional support as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to improve methods and meet department goals.
• Lead by example and mentor others across multiple disciplines.
• Support CBRE RISE values and influence senior stakeholders when needed.
• Contribute to new processes, standards, and operational plans.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Math skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Union Assistant Chief Engineer role is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Union Assistant Chief Engineer position is $175,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits:

• 401(K)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affluentaction Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)