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Union Assistant Chief Engineer

Job ID

246925

Posted

13-Nov-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

Elevate Your Career with CBRE - Join a Fortune 500 Leader!

CBRE is looking for Commercial Union Assistant Chief 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under general direction, the Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer supervises and coordinates building maintenance and plant operations. This class differs from Chief Stationary Engineer who is responsible for overall planning, supervision of building operations and maintenance and inspecting the work of Stationary and Utility Engineers and supervises the former.

In this role, you will be embedded with a multi-national technology corporation that operates as a multi-sided platform to provide various on-demand services.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for scheduling, assigning, and inspecting the work of Stationary and Utility Engineers, and for the ordering of tools, spare parts, and machinery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

+ Follow codes, regulations, government agency, and Company directives related to operations and safety.

+ Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors.

+ Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.

+ Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.

+ Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.

+ Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks.

+ Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience.

+ Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required.

+ Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed.

+ Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

+ Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.

+ Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

+ Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

+ Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.

+ Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.

+ Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

+ Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and personnel development programs for assigned properties.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

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) to eight (8) years of job-related experience

+ In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

+ Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal CFC certification is required; Additional certification in one or more of the following is a plus: electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.

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.

SAFETY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

1. Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,

2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,

3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.

4. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

*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.

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.

BENEFITS

+ Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

+ Work/life balance

+ 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 role is $172,931.00 annually [or $83.14 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)