Building Engineer
CBRE
Houston, TX
Job ID
232088
Posted
13-Aug-2025
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Houston - Texas - United States of America
About The Role:
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Work under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Apply several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
What You'll Do:
+ We align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
+ 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.
+ Perform contracted work which includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
+ Review assigned work orders. We estimate 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.
What You Will Need:
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training!
+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Universal CFC certification required. 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 and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
About the Company
CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.
As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.