Building Maintenance Mechanic

About The Role

The Building Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of complex HVAC, electrical, life safety, and critical infrastructure systems at a commercial office facility in Westford, Massachusetts. The facility includes a centralized chilled water plant, cooling towers, data center cooling equipment, emergency generators, and extensive electrical distribution systems. This position does not include steam or hot water boiler operation and therefore does not require a Massachusetts Stationary Engineer (DFS) license.

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard‑services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard‑services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft‑service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high‑level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

• Chillers
• CRAC units
• DX units
• Split systems
• Refrigeration compressors

Mechanical & HVAC Operations

• Chillers (centrifugal and reciprocating)
• Cooling towers and chemical treatment systems
• Chilled and condenser water pumps
• Fan coil units, VAV boxes (with and without reheat)
• Data center CRAC and Liebert cooling systems
• Monitor BAS/BMS and respond to alarms
• Perform system rounds and record operating parameters

• Medium and low voltage electrical distribution
• Switchboards, panels, transformers
• UPS and critical power systems
• Coordinate licensed electricians for regulated work

• Emergency generators
• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency lighting and egress systems
• Respond to power failures and system outages

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical systems within scope
• Coordinate specialized service vendors as required
• Maintain accurate service records and maintenance logs

• Maintain operational documentation

• Fire Department
• Insurance representatives
• AHJ or third‑party inspectors
• Report unsafe or non‑compliant conditions immediately

• Chilled water systems
• Cooling towers and condenser water systems
• Pumps, motors, and VFDs
• RTUs and packaged DX units
• Liebert / data center cooling systems
• Dry type transformers, switchboards, and panels

• Natural gas emergency generators
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Fire alarm systems (Simplex)
• Emergency response and system restoration

• EPA 608 Universal Certification (Required)
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial, industrial, datacenter, or mission‑critical facilities
• or an equivalent combination of hands‑on experience and technical training
• Ability to respond to after‑hour emergencies as required

• Manufacturer training (Liebert, Trane, Daikin, McQuay, Carrier)

NICT (Fire Alarm – awareness level) (Preferred)

• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, roofs, electrical rooms, and confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real‑estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary…