Sr Building Engineer

Posted 27-Dec-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Palo Alto - California - United States of America About the role As a Sr Building Engineer, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings.
Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance.
What you’ll do Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks.
Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks.
Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training.
Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
What you’ll need High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and No less than 8 years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Universal CFC certification required.
Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
or more.
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.
Why CBRE? We value a culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we thrive in.
Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and more that start 1st of the month.
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark.
FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list.
Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers! Disclaimers Include disclaimers appliable for the role i.
e.
State Pay Transparency requirements, sponsorship eligibility, COVID 19 etc.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.
The minimum salary for the Sr Building Engineer position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr Transaction Manager position is $95,000 annually.
The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
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.
We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process.
If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.
com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.
S.
) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.
If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
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