Assistant Chief Engineer

Company: CBRE
Location: Redmond
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job ID

207256

Posted

21-Feb-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Redmond - Washington - United States of America

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

Leads shift operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.

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

Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.

Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.

Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.

Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential

functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and minimum of

four years experience in complete building operations. Or equivalent combination of education

and experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in two or more of the following:

HVAC, 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.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively

present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets.

Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions.

Conducts basic financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving

several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills

with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing

stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and

Deadlines.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $45 per hour and the maximum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $54 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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