Union Engineer - Tues-Sat - 3PM-11PM

CBRE Group, Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Purchase, NY is seeking a Union Engineer to maintain the reliability, performance, and safety of sophisticated building systems.

You'll troubleshoot equipment, support preventive maintenance, and contribute to safe, efficient facility operations on a premier CBRE site. This role requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to exercise judgment from multiple sources of information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules and system configurations.
• Assist in training users on system and application updates/enhancements.
• Create training documentation.
• Lead by example and share knowledge within the team.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/trade)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

CBRE Union Engineer – Purchase, NY (Westchester County)

Join CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team and build your career at a premier site in Purchase, NY, one of Westchester County's most desirable business communities.

As a CBRE Union Engineer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and safety of sophisticated building systems. Working alongside a skilled team of professionals, you'll be responsible for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and instrument calibration activities that support seamless facility operations.

This position is part of CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services function, where our professionals deliver world-class preventive maintenance, technical support, and repair services across critical building infrastructure and mechanical systems. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment, expand your technical expertise, and contribute to a high-performing environment that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment.
• Address major network problems impacting multiple business locations, major network elements, or site outages. Verify all documentation is accurate and maintained.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules, system configurations, technical reference materials, etc.
• Participate in user training of system and application updates/enhancements. Create training documentation.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

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. Prior shift manager 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.
• 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.

*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.

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

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.

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.