Building Engineer

Company: CBRE
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Building Engineer Job ID 124628 Posted 13-Jun-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Santa Clara - California - United States of America **ABOUT THE ROLE** Performs complex 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. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + 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. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Supervisory Responsibilities** No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks. **WHAT YOU'LL DO** To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair: + Electrical systems + HVAC + Refrigeration **WHAT YOU'LL NEED** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. **Education and Experience** + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) + Minimum of eight years of related experience (commercial building/engineering operations) and/or trade school training. + Engineering experience that focuses on electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. **CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES** Universal CFC certification preferred or working toward CFC certification and/or local or state license in mechanical or HVAC trade. Valid Driver License may be required. **COMMUNICATION SKILLS** Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. **FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE** Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages. **REASONING ABILITY** Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills. **OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES** 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. **SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY** Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. **SAFETY** Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to: 1. Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level, 2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times, 3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc. 4. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required. *California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidates education, training and experience. The salary range is $55 - $58 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidates skills, qualifications and experience. 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. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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