Building Engineer

CBRE; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Building Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across various systems. Ideal candidates have at least four years of experience, familiarity with building systems, and strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. This role includes responsibilities such as monitoring building operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related experience or trade school training.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.
• Physical capabilities to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on systems.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms and HVAC.
• Order materials to finish repair tasks.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Repair skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal CFC certification preferred

Job description

Building Engineer

Job ID 236320

Posted 03-Sep-2025

Service line: Advisory Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location: Tampa - Florida - United States of America

About The Role

You will perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Work under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Apply several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

What You'll Do

• We align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Perform contracted work which includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Review assigned work orders. We estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders' materials and supplies to finish the tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum and maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training!
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)