Building Engineer

CBRE
Cordova, IL

About the role:

If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services.

As a CBRE Boiler Operator, you will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems-including boiler systems, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC-while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, onsite at a large industrial facility.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

  • Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

  • Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.

  • Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.

  • Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

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

  • Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

  • 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.

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred

  • Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.

  • Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

  • State Boiler Operator (Class A or B) Required

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

Why CBRE?

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

  • Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more...

  • Internal advancement available after 6-month mark

  • Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The maximum salary for the Building Engineer position is $81120 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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 [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)

Posted 2026-03-12

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