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

CBRE; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Union Engineer – Purchase, NY is part of CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services. This role focuses on reliability, performance, and safety of building systems, enabling seamless facility operations and ongoing professional growth.

The candidate will troubleshoot, calibrate instruments, train users on system updates, and contribute to a high-performing team within CBRE’s commitment to safety and excellence. Strong MS Office skills and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment.
• Address major network problems impacting multiple locations and verify documentation.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules and technical references.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Office tools

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical systems

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.

Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visasponsorship 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 tomake hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in theapplication and interview process.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial realestate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We aredynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who createsignificant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values —respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is $51.52 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).

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