HVAC
Plumbing
Machinery
Operations
Innovation
Mathematics
Microsoft Excel
Lifting Ability
Control Systems
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Energy Management
Furniture Cleaning
Fire Alarm Systems
Facility Management
Fire And Life Safety
Organizational Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Intellectual Curiosity
Commercial Real Estate
Artificial Intelligence
Architectural Engineering
4 to 5 years
Posted 18 days ago
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
80% STARs in role.
Description:
Building Engineer (Commercial) - CBRE
Amherst, NY
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift
About the Role:
CBRE is seeking a highly skilled Building Engineer to join our team supporting a 256,000 square foot Class A insurance operations campus in Amherst, NY. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-maintained facility where your expertise will directly impact day-to-day operations and occupant experience.
If you're a well-rounded commercial maintenance professional who enjoys autonomy, stability, and working in a professional corporate environment-this role offers the ideal next step in your career.
Why This Role Stands Out
Day Shift Schedule - No nights, weekends, or rotating shifts
Premier Work Environment - Clean, professional office setting (not industrial)
Stable, Single-Site Assignment - Focused ownership of one large, well-run building
Career Growth with CBRE - Global leader in facilities management High Visibility Role - Be a key contributor in a mission-critical insurance operation
Benefits:
15 days of PTO starting in year one
11 paid holidays
What You'll Do:
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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.
Amherst, NY
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift
About the Role:
CBRE is seeking a highly skilled Building Engineer to join our team supporting a 256,000 square foot Class A insurance operations campus in Amherst, NY. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-maintained facility where your expertise will directly impact day-to-day operations and occupant experience.
If you're a well-rounded commercial maintenance professional who enjoys autonomy, stability, and working in a professional corporate environment-this role offers the ideal next step in your career.
Why This Role Stands Out
Day Shift Schedule - No nights, weekends, or rotating shifts
Premier Work Environment - Clean, professional office setting (not industrial)
Stable, Single-Site Assignment - Focused ownership of one large, well-run building
Career Growth with CBRE - Global leader in facilities management High Visibility Role - Be a key contributor in a mission-critical insurance operation
Benefits:
15 days of PTO starting in year one
11 paid holidays
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
- Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
- Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
- Competitive Pay
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.
Posting ID: 277926
