Union Building Engineer - Boiler Operator, Life Sciences Client Site

Union Building Engineer - Boiler Operator, Life Sciences Client SiteJob ID267792Posted24-Mar-2026Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestEngineering/Maintenance, Facilities ManagementLocation(s)Raritan - New Jersey - United States of AmericaAbout the Role:As a CBRE Union Boiler Operator, you will be responsible to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of boilers and other mechanical equipment and systems while supporting world's most broadly based healthcare organization.This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, andrepairs on equipment and systems.Rotating Shifts. Excellent Union BenefitsWhat You'll Do:Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building.Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, etc.Verify plant conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.Operate Large Tonnage Chiller PlantOperate and maintain Watertube boilersOperate Siemens BMSRepair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the property.Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.Inspect boiler room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.Document and report activities to supervisor.Respond immediately to emergency situations. This includes fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled and answer customer inquiries in a timely fashion.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 anagreement.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:Blue Seal High Pressure Steam Operator and Stationary Engineer License required.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. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Journeyman or EPA Universal License required.Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavyloads 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.Why CBRE?A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!Paid Union medical benefits after 90 days and hourly pensionInternal advancement available after 6-month markWork/life balance! 40-45 hours a weekApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.Applicant AI Use DisclosureWe 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.* The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Boiler Operator position is $85,000 annually. 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE GWSCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.Find out more