CBRE Group, Inc

Building Engineer - Boston

CBRE Group, Inc$83K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of experience in building maintenance.
  • EPA Universal 608 certification is required.
  • Physical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
  • Strong judgment skills to analyze multiple information sources.
  • Willingness to innovate and challenge existing processes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Organizational skills paired with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, and life safety systems to meet standards.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations.
  • Maintain an energy management program for efficient system operation.
  • Implement a preventive maintenance program to extend the lifespan of equipment.
  • Ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining workplace safety.
  • Conduct inspections of building systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with design capabilities.
  • Provide advanced knowledge and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 401k retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Opportunities for internal advancement after 6 months.
  • Competitive pay structure.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a highly skilled Building Engineers to support operations at a premier 900,000-square-foot Class A office property in Boston's dynamic Seaport district. Three positions are open, 1st 2nd and 3rd Shift within a best-in-class commercial environment that also features on-site dining amenities for tenant and employee convenience.

This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with deep experience maintaining critical building systems in a high-performance, tenant-focused setting. As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous operation of essential infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

The successful candidate brings a strong background in mission-critical or complex commercial facilities, along with a commitment to operational excellence, proactive maintenance, and delivering exceptional service. Join CBRE and contribute your expertise to the success of a landmark Boston property and an outstanding workplace experience.

What You'll Do:
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
  • Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
  • Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
  • Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
  • Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Review inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
  • 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 own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
  • Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.
  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.
What You'll Need:
  • 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.
  • EPA Universal 608
  • Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
  • Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
  • Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

  • Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
  • Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
  • Competitive Pay

Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including

a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position

is or $40.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is

$53.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate

will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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CBRE is a vertically integrated global commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Net Income
$751.9 million
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
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