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Assistant Building Engineer

CBRE

West Lake Sammamish, WAJob$17.14–35/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.14–35/hr
Location
West Lake Sammamish, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Building Engineer maintains medium to large-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. The role provides preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems, supports energy management, and assists with equipment installation and modification. Candidates need a high school, GED, or trade school diploma with 2–3 years of job-related experience, or a combination of experience and education in lieu of a diploma.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems MaintenanceBuilding Systems MaintenanceProblem SolvingInformation AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsInquisitive MindsetLifting 50+ Lbs

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Job-Related Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

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 realize your full potential.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Maintenance Sr. Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining medium to large-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.

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 ongoing preventive maintenance and repair on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.

  • Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.

  • Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.

  • Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.

  • Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.

  • Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

  • Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

  • Impact the quality of own work.

  • Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

  • Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Assistant Building Engineer position is $17.14 per hour and the maximum salary for the Assistant Building Engineer position is $35.00 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

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 [email protected] 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)

How this job compares

Set against the 693 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.14–35/hr
  • Washington median$36–43/hr41 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–44/hr307 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.07/hr, is 34% below the Washington median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the middle half of Building Engineer hourly ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Building Engineer jobs in Washington and 693 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 594 postings).
Education
45 of the 693 open Building Engineer jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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