Building Engineer - 3rd Shift

Join CBRE as a Building Engineer at a premier 1 million square-foot Class A office campus in the Hartford, CT area. This overnight role is ideal for professionals who prefer a quieter work environment while maintaining a high-quality commercial facility with a focus on operational excellence.

About the role

As a member of the overnight engineering team, you will maintain the reliable operation of a landmark office property. This position offers the opportunity to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot building systems, and complete projects that directly impact facility performance and efficiency. The workplace provides outstanding amenities, including:

• Free on-site parking
• On-site dining options
• Fitness center access
• Modern Class A office environment
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a global industry leader

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with experience maintaining commercial building systems, including HVAC equipment and controls, electrical systems, plumbing systems, life safety, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards.
• Comply with all codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to extend the life of building machinery and systems.
• Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Build consensus and work within broad guidelines and policies to explain difficult or sensitive information.

Requirements

• 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 management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills, including calculating percentages, fractions, and financial-related figures.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Benefits start on the 1st of the month, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k.
• Internal advancement opportunities available after 6 months.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $38.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight shift).