Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Operator (4th class Power engineer), you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, building 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:

• Performs daily rounds and log readings; investigates any issues
• Completes preventative/demand maintenance tasks and input histories into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as needed
• Starts-up/shutdowns building infrastructure equipment
• Inspects/operates/maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical systems and equipment (including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, life safety system, etc.)
• Performs repairs such as: replace washers/faucets, clear sinks, drains, clear sumps, reset breakers, repair pipe systems, etc.
• Maintains fan/air handling units which may include greasing of bearings, replacement of filters, belt inspections and replacements
• Conducts water treatment tests
• Conducts generator tests
• Troubleshoots/repairs all building infrastructure equipment
• Identifies materials/services required for operation of facility
• Conducts/monitors building operation; responds to tenant/client requests and emergencies; identify problem areas; develop/initiate corrective action
• Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Assists/prepares monthly reporting as required;
• Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable codes
• Works in conjunctions with other site building trades;
• Oversees work of contractors/external service providers to ensure adherence to contract specifics and company/industry standards;
• Maybe required to assist with general building maintenance/repairs (i.e. painting, drywall, grounds maintenance);
• Performs security rounds and responds to security incidents as they occur;
• Maintain good working relationships with tenants, staff, suppliers, contractors and external service providers;
• Maintain positive relations through effective communications
• Maybe required to operate company vehicle safely and responsibly to drive between different campuses;
• Performs tasks that involve working at heights, climbing ladders, and accessing rooftops while adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Work independently in isolated areas, demonstrating self-reliance and the ability to make sound decisions while ensuring personal safety at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.