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Asst Chief Engineer

CBRE • Full-time • Santa Ana, CA, US • $50 - $55 / hour • 2w ago

Asst Chief Engineer

Job ID

260021

Posted

06-Feb-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Anaheim - California - United States of America, Irvine - California - United States of America, Santa Ana - California - United States of America

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leads shift operations and directs vendors and subcontractors. Applies advanced skills to perform sophisticated corrective repair and preventive maintenance of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Applies several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Directs shift operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
Reviews monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
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 is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to finish the tasks.
Consults with clients to schedule preventive 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 quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 4 years of related experience in complete building maintenance.
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred.
Universal CFC certification required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $50 - $55 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).