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Union Engineer

Job ID

237111

Posted

09-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York - New York - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE Union Engineer, you will be a part of a team responsible for a buildings mechanical & HVAC systems equipment operation and maintenance.

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:

+ Have thorough knowledge of the building’s mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure and operations.

+ Perform maintenance and repairs of all equipment incidental to the operation of the building mechanical and HVAC systems

+ Perform general labor work as assigned including receiving deliveries, loading, unloading, moving materials, and putting away stock.

+ Perform housekeeping functions within all mechanical and HVAC spaces for upkeep. This includes, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and painting.

+ Perform or oversee building checks of mechanical areas and logging conditions during daily rounds.

+ 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.

+ Manage shift personnel ensuring all employees follow standard policies and procedures.

+ Maintain all required licenses and certificates.

+ Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

+ Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ Mandatory Certificate of Qualification (Q-01/Q-99) for Refrigeration System Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Fire Department.

+ Must be member of Local 94 Union

+ At least five of the following certificates of fitness issued by the New York City Fire Department:

+ A35 - Operate and Maintain Air Compressors

+ F60 – Fire Guard for Torch Operation

+ G60 – Torch Operation

+ S12 – Citywide Sprinkler System

+ S13 – Standpipe System

+ S14 – Standpipe System, multi zone

+ S95 – Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems

+ F01 – Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment

+ P98 – Supervise Fuel Oil Transfer

+ P99 – Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.

Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union General Utility position is or $51.46 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

**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 [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)