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Bldg Engineer

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Location
Jacksonville, FL
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Job overview

The CBRE Building Engineer monitors, maintains, and repairs building systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. The role supports preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, energy management, and safe building operations. It also applies in-depth technical knowledge to complex assignments and shares expertise with others. A high school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience is listed, with equivalent education and experience considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Systems MaintenanceMechanical RepairPlumbingStructural MaintenanceFire and Life Safety SystemsControl SystemsEnergy ManagementPreventive MaintenanceHazardous Materials HandlingFire Alarm InspectionHVACJudgmentMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsMathematicsPhysical StaminaLifting 50+ Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma4+ Years Job-Related ExperienceUniversal CFC CertificationLocal or State Required Certifications or LicensesPrior Shift Management or Supervisory Experience

Full job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

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 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 inpsection 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.

What You’ll Need:

  • 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. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory 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 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 realestate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We aredynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who createsignificant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values —respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States withoutthe need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AIUse Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience,skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools tomake hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in theapplication and interview process.

Theseupdates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistentcandidate experience across all postings. I ask you to encourage your teams tobegin incorporating the updated statements into all new job adverts immediately- this will help us maintain alignment with our brand tone and hiring values.

Our Valuesin Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels theybelong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome allapplications.

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

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 613 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$96–115K/yr115 salary ranges
  • US median$36–43/hr265 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Building Engineer jobs in Florida and 613 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 5 years (525 postings).
Education
43 of the 613 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 31, 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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