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Assistant Building Engineer (Friday to Monday) 6 am - 5 pm

CBRE

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$35–40/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35–40/hr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

CBRE seeks a Maintenance Technician to support a technical facility in Santa Clara by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing building systems. The role includes assisting with equipment installations, supporting energy efficiency, and checking compliance with safety codes. Candidates should have basic mechanical experience, organizational skills, and the physical ability to perform manual tasks. The position offers 40–45 hours per week and pays $35–$40 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventive MaintenanceMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsBuilding InspectionsEquipment InstallationEnergy ManagementBuilding Code ComplianceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCMMSWork Order ManagementCommunicationOrganizationInquisitivenessLifting 50+ LbsStandingWalkingClimbing Stairs and LaddersStooping

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent ExperienceGED or Trade School Diploma1+ Years Job-Related ExperienceUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About the Role:

Love fixing things and making spaces work better? CBRE is looking for a facility Maintenance Technician to support a large technical facility in Santa Clara who will take pride in keeping buildings running like clockwork. If you’re hands-on, reliable, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

CBRE is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on building systems including mechanical and electrical components. This role supports energy efficiency, ensures compliance with safety codes, and assists with equipment installations and modifications. Ideal candidates have basic mechanical experience, strong organizational skills, and the physical ability to handle manual tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 repairs 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.

  • Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion.

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

  • Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety laws.

  • Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.

  • Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.

  • Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

  • Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

  • Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and manage work orders through a CMMS.

  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

  • Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, holiday pay, and more!

  • Internal advancement available after 6-month mark

  • 40-45 hours a week

  • Competitive Pay

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Other Job Titles: commercial, maintenance tech, maintenance assistant, porter, building technician, building operator, electrician, plumber, carpentry, technician, facility technician, plumbing, HVAC unit, drywall, preventative maintenance, painting, handyman Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 Maintenance Technician position is $35 per hour and the maximum salary is $40 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 598 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–40/hr
  • California median$46–50/hr81 hourly ranges
  • US median$37–44/hr249 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.50/hr, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($48/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Building Engineer hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 104 open Building Engineer jobs in California and 598 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 521 postings).
Education
44 of the 598 open Building Engineer jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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