Union Stationary Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Union Stationary Engineer responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing building systems and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor controls, and document events.

The role requires a High School Diploma or trade schooling with 4–5 years of related experience, with supervisory background preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to lift heavy loads is required. This on-site position emphasizes reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• 4–5 years of job-related experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assemble, install, maintain, and repair building systems.
• Conduct routine checks on safety devices and correct issues.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Document events and facts related to maintenance and operation.
• Lead by example and share in-depth knowledge within the team.

Skills

System maintenance

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school diploma

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Stationary Engineer, you will be responsible for working, repairing, providing ongoing maintenance on various pieces of building equipment and systems.

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:

• Plan, assemble, install, maintain, and repair building systems. Provide system support and knowledge.
• Conduct routine checks on safety devices. Identify and correct issues.
• Track and implement technical innovations and developments.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Obtain manual control of equipment for necessary adjustments.
• Document relevant events and facts concerning the maintenance and operation of the equipment.
• 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.