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Building Engineer-Life Science-Cambridge

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: CBRE
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Facility Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 44000 - 52000 USD Yearly USD 44000.00 52000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About The Role

CBRE is seeking a well-rounded Building Engineer to support operations at a two-building Life Science campus in Cambridge Crossing, featuring a mix of office and laboratory environments. This is a day shift position with a generally consistent schedule, requiring some flexibility in start times based on operational needs.

About

The Role

CBRE is seeking a well-rounded Building Engineer to support operations at a two-building Life Science campus in Cambridge Crossing, featuring a mix of office and laboratory environments. This is a day shift position with a generally consistent schedule, requiring some flexibility in start times based on operational needs.

This best-in-class facility offers a dynamic,high-performance workplace environment, including on-site dining amenities and convenient access to public transportation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with strong experience maintaining complex building systems in a tenant-focused setting.

Asa key member of the engineering team, you will help ensure the reliability,efficiency, and continuous operation of critical infrastructure, including HVAC,plumbing, and life safety systems within both office and lab spaces.

Success in this role requires a solid background inmission-critical or highly technical commercial environments, along with acommitment to proactive maintenance, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional occupant experience.

Join CBRE and apply your expertise to support a premier

Cambridge property while contributing to a best-in-class workplace experience.

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.
  • 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 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 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.
What You’ll Need
  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • EPA Universal 608
  • 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.

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

Why CBRE?

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