Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Location: Conroe, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $18.00 $20.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM; overtime as needed; on-call for emergencies only
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As a Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function, responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Comply 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 inspections 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 in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Responsible for building and grounds
• Painting
• Mechanical work
• Basic plumbing
• Basic electrical

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic electrical skills
• Basic plumbing skills
• Great customer service skills
• Must be comfortable going up on the roof
• Basic computer skills
• Basic tablet skills
• Email/communication skills
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift experience
• HVAC experience
• Dock door experience
• Leveler experience

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Trade school preferred, not required.
• Universal CFC certification preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Any applicable licenses preferred, not required.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4 5 years of job-related experience preferred. Open to all experience levels.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• This is a very physically demanding job; candidate must be comfortable walking up and down stairs all day long.
• This is a full industrial site.
• Full safety gear is required and provided.
• Steel toe boots required.
• Safety glasses required.
• Hearing protection required.
• Cut resistant gloves required.
• 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.
• Must be comfortable going up on the roof.
• Overtime as needed; on-call for emergencies only.

Important Notes

• Background package: CBRE Safety Specific with drug screen required.
• Interview process: 1st round phone screen; 2nd round in-person with hiring manager including site tour.
• Position is filling in for parental leave.
• Conversion to permanent employment is possible.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading provider of commercial real estate services and facilities management, operating across sectors and geographies worldwide. The organization leverages data-driven solutions and market insights to serve clients spanning office, industrial, and specialty facility environments, with thousands of professionals globally including building operations engineers, facility management technicians, and HSE consultants who collaborate across on-site and field-based teams.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10602 Industry: Engineering

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