Union Stationary Engineer - Local 39

CBRE Group, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Hourly pension

Advancement after 6 months

40-45 hours a week

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Sunnyvale seeks a Union Stationary Engineer to maintain and repair building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety and HVAC, ensuring safety and energy efficiency. The role supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections onsite at a large social technology company in Sunnyvale.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 10:30am-7pm. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements; strong MS Office skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy loads and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assemble, install, maintain, and repair building systems.
• Conduct routine checks on safety devices and correct issues.
• Track and implement technical innovations and developments.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Obtain manual control of equipment for adjustments.
• Document events and facts about maintenance and operation.
• Apply knowledge to complete complex tasks and provide solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Inform stakeholders and explain difficult information.

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services!

As a CBRE Union Stationary Engineer

you will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, onsite at a large social technology company in Sunnyvale.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 10:30am-7pm

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.
• 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.

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

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Paid union benefits, hourly pension, and more!
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other Job titles: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician,

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.

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.