Union Operating Engineer

Union Operating Engineer

The CBRE Union Operating Engineer role is a 3rd shift position (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7am) responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems for an assigned property. The role requires 4-5 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Key responsibilities include performing repairs, maintenance, and inspections, responding to emergency situations, and documenting activities. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building.
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, etc.
• Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the property.
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.
• Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage.
• Document and report activities to supervisor.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.
• Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled and answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments with creative problem-solving.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields 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 or equivalent experience, GED or equivalent experience, with 4-5 years of job-related experience, preferred.
• 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 a sophisticated inquisitive mentality.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! Benefits after 90-day probation period: Union paid medical insurance, paid training, and $4.50/hr pension! Internal advancement available after 6-month mark Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Disclaimers:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Operating Engineer position is $31.00 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
• CBRE has 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. CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success.