Senior Building Engineer Jobs

Posted

03-May-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Mountain View - California - United States of America, San Jose - California - United States of America, Santa Clara - California - United States of America, Sunnyvale - California - United States of America

About the role

Performs 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. Works under general direction, supervises building system operations and performance. Has critical and specific knowledge required at client site.

What you'll do

Follows 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.

Includes the following:

• Fire detection and suppression
• Life safety and lighting
• Digital systems
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Temperature control systems
• Building management systems
• Mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Electrical/cabling

Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders materials to finish 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 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.

Provides informal assistance such as technical mentorship, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

What you'll need

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform tasks at hand.

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

We're seeking candidates who have a High School Diploma or GED, shown work experience and knowledge in electrical systems, refrigeration, and HVAC. Those who have an equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

Universal CFC certification is required for this position.

Additional certifications in one or more of the following categories is a huge plus! Those categories include electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.

Certifications and licenses will be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Communication is a must. We want to see candidates who comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Who can also write routine reports and correspondence. Who can respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Lastly, candidates who can present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

Financial knowledge is required. Colleges with basic knowledge of financial terms and principles will be highly considered. For example, ones who can calculate simple figures such as percentages.

Ability to reason is needed. An individual who can resolve problems and handle a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Those with excellent analytical skills will stand out.

Basic skills within Microsoft Office Outlook. Uses personal computer or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.

Physical requirements for this role include the following:

• Stooping
• Walking
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Lift and carry heavy loads (50 lbs or more)
• Personal safety and the safety of those around you will be measured.
• Standing

This includes but is not limited to:

• Finish all required and assigned safety and health training at a satisfactory level
• Participate in all safety programs and activities, and incident investigations, interviews, audits, and assessments
• Follow all policies and procedures

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 [email protected] 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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