Union Utility Engineer - Mobile -CT

About the Role:

Join CBRE as a Union Utility Engineer supporting a dynamic retail portfolio across Connecticut. In this hands-on role, you’ll keep buildings running at their best by performing preventive maintenance and responding to service requests across multiple sites.

Day-to-day, you’ll operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems—helping ensure a safe, comfortable experience for clients and customers while minimizing downtime.

Best part? You start your day from home and head straight to your assigned sites in a fully equipped CBRE company van—complete with gas card, tools, technology, and uniforms provided. No office check-ins, no extra stops, just get on the road and get the job done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct facility inspections and report conditions impacting operations.

• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to repair work orders for building systems and equipment.

• Triage as a first responder on HVAC work orders to include filter replacement and resetting equipment.

• Inspect, operate, and maintain electrical, plumbing, and general building systems to include:

• Painting / Patch & Paint

• Plumbing (faucets, leaks, clogs, toilets)

• Lighting replacement (interior/exterior, above and below 14ft)

• Repair/patch walls (Interior Walls, Exterior Walls)

• Ceiling tiles

• Plus: doors/hardware, signage, graffiti removal, grounds, glass board-up, caulking, floor tile, gutter/downspout, railings, blinds/curtains, awnings, carpet repairs, slip hazard, graffiti removal

• Troubleshoot and repair non-HVAC equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

• Follow all safety procedures, complete hazard assessments, and comply with OSHA and local regulations.

• Use CMMS (e.g., Corrigo) to update work orders and document activities in real time.

• Communicate effectively with clients and management; work independently in the field.

• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles; complete required inspections and documentation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in building engineering (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., climb, and work in varying conditions.
• Availability for after-hours and emergency calls.
• NYC-specific: FDNY Q-01 or Q-99 and Fire & Life Safety certifications; boiler/refrigeration experience preferred.

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

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.

• Union Benefits
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Competitive Pay

Applicant 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.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable

Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is

$38.00 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.