Building Engineer

CBRE is looking for Building Engineers to support several facilities in the Philadelphia, PA area, performing repairs and maintaining industrial systems, equipment, and ground requests. This role requires extensive everyday travel within the Philadelphia area and residence within a designated radius of the job site.

About the role

This position is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs to mechanical, industrial, plumbing, structural, life safety, and control systems to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs, and maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life; oversee repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review inspections of building and industrial systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves prescribed environmental conditions.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operate company-issued vehicles in the execution of daily work responsibilities.
• 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 your job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, building consensus and convincing others to reach agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies, explaining difficult or sensitive information as needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Commercial and industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical (overhead doors), electrical (3-phase, lighting/ballast), and plumbing systems.
• Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office & CMMS).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of four (4) years of proven experience as a building engineer.
• Universal EPA license required; mobile maintenance experience highly preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks.
• Certification in two or more of the following: Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC and Refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair, as well as CFC Certification.

Skills

• Meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive pay.