Assistant Chief Engineer

San Jose - California - United States of AmericaAbout The RoleLeads shift operations and directs vendors and subcontractors. Uses sophisticated skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Applies several tradeskills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.What You’ll DoFollows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.Lead shift operations, assigns work orders, and provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.Reviews monthly tenant service request summaries and correct recurrent operational problems.Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff.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.Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed. Maintains inventory of supplies and tools and orders materials to finish the tasks.Consults with clients to schedule maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as needed.Responds to emergencies, summoning assistance as needed.Completes other duties as assigned.No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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.What You’ll NeedAssociate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and four years of demonstrated ability in complete building operations. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Universal CFC certification required.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to problem solve.• 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.• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and goals. Responsible for setting own project goals. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.Why CBRE?• Benefits eligible within 30 days from hire!• Generous paid time off• 401K with company matchCBRE 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 $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $165,000 annually. 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).NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.CBRE GWSCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.Find out moreService line: GWS Segment