Lead Building Engineer

CBRE CAREERS

San Jose, CA

Salary Estimate: Confidential

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office

Experience Required: N/A

Education Required: N/A

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for the skills to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Applies several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
Duties and responsibilities

  • WE align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
  • We inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
  • Coordinates and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
  • Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
  • Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes' maintenance and repair records.
  • Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders' materials and supplies to finish the 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 and maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements
Supervisory responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical mentorship and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.

Qualifications

To perform this job efficiently, an individual needs to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal CFC certification preferred. 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. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
Financial knowledge

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
OTHER SKILLS and 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. 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:

Finish the required and assigned safety training at a satisfactory level

Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all safety related requirements at all times

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing dedication 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.
• CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Lead Building Engineer position is $97,400 annually or $46.83 per hour and the maximum salary for the Lead Building Engineer position is $124,000 annually or $51.62 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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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