Union Stationary Engineer

CBRE; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Union Stationary Engineer to maintain and repair building systems across the campus. You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor controls, and document events while applying engineering fundamentals to solve complex equipment issues.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams; prior supervisory experience is preferred and you will mentor younger staff as part of CBRE's performance culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade diploma with 4-5 years relevant experience.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing stairs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and basic computing.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assemble, install, maintain, and repair building systems; provide system support and knowledge.
• Conduct routine checks on safety devices; identify and correct issues.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls; adjust as needed.
• Document events and facts concerning maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Apply in-depth knowledge and provide innovative solutions; coach others and share knowledge.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values; build consensus across teams.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Analytical judgment

Supervisory experience

4-5 years experience

Willingness to adapt

Education

High school diploma or trade diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Union Stationary Engineer role is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Union Stationary Engineer position is $150,000 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, and 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).