Union Facilities Mechanic​/Building Engineer - 2nd Shift Sun-Thurs

Union Facilities Mechanic / Building Engineer

CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer to join our team supporting a world-class, 2 million-square-foot pharmaceutical headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. If you have experience maintaining commercial buildings, central utility plants, HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, or critical facility infrastructure, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with outstanding pay, benefits, and union-backed stability.

Working on our 2nd shift team, you'll help ensure the reliability and performance of essential building systems that support research, innovation, and business operations across a premier life sciences campus.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Union position with long-term stability

$44.27/hour union rate

100% employer-paid union healthcare coverage

Union pension and annuity

20 days PTO in your first year

13 paid holidays

2nd Shift

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, 3:30 PM-11:30 PM Avoid rush-hour traffic and enjoy better work-life balance.

Work on a premier pharmaceutical campus with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

What You'll Do

As a member of our Facilities Operations team, you'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system inspections to keep building systems operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and repair commercial building systems and mechanical equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and industrial mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to maintenance requests
• Inspect facility equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Document maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, GMP requirements, and facility operating standards
• Repair or replace components including belts, bearings, valves, filters, gaskets, pumps, motors, and related equipment
• Assist with operation and maintenance of:
• Chillers and refrigeration systems
• Cooling towers and condensers
• Air handling units and variable air volume (VAV) systems
• Pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers
• Steam and condensate systems
• Water distribution and drainage systems
• Fans, motors, generators, and associated mechanical equipment
• Work collaboratively with other skilled trades and facility professionals to maintain campus operations

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who have experience maintaining facilities, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, healthcare environments, or other complex facilities.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of facilities maintenance, building engineering, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or related skilled trades experience
• Experience maintaining commercial or industrial mechanical systems
• Current Connecticut D2 or S2 License
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and repair practices
• Experience using a CMMS preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding
• Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift

Why CBRE?

At CBRE, you'll join the world's leading commercial real estate services company and work alongside skilled professionals supporting some of the most sophisticated facilities in the industry. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a culture built on respect, integrity, service, and excellence.

If you're a facilities professional looking for strong pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to maintain a world-class campus, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with CBRE.

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

Collective Bargaining Agreement:
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is $44.27 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recr or via telephone at …