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Union Stationary Engineer (Commercial Kitchen Equipment)

Job ID

241208

Posted

03-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

San Jose - California - United States of America, Sunnyvale - California - United States of America

ABOUT THE ROLE

CBRE is looking for Union Stationary Engineers who love keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world’s most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you!

As a CBRE Union Stationary Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, inspecting, installing, rebuilding, adjusting, replacing and ensuring the safety of commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment. May include, but not limited to: Walk-ins, steamers, convection ovens, dishwashers, booster heaters, warmers, exhaust hoods, serving lines, ice machines, bearings, motors, heat exchanges, boilers, air conditioner compressors, exhaust systems and chillers. Commission new kitchens and equipment installation. Repairing and maintaining all low voltage, equipment voltage and control voltages.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

+ Must live within designated radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

+ Performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of commercial kitchen equipment

+ Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)

+ Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/ or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.

+ Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings

+ Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments

+ Monitor Energy Management

+ Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property

+ Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.)

+ Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.

+ Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps.

+ Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris

+ Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits.

+ Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, standards, building protocol and as directed by superiors and property management

+ Document and report activities to supervisor

+ Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns

+ Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits

+ Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled annually

+ Comply with Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

+ High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

+ Minimum of five (5) years of commercial HVAC/R, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing experience

+ Commercial Kitchen experience is required

+ Troubleshooting & Preventative Maintenance experience

+ CFC Universal (EPA) certification preferred

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

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?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.

BENEFITS

- Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

*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 role is $151,694.00 annually [or $72.93 per hour]. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale and benefits.

**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)